i simply print out anything i need here at work. we have really cool multi-function office printers. i once printed a 200 pg book two-sided in no time at all.
Many people don't realize that patents don't offer much protection unless you're prepared to fight the litigation in court. Also a patent can take up to 5 years to go through the patent office. I should know - still waiting on a patent to go through for 4 years now.
A company can come along and 'steal' your product or idea even while in the patent pending stage. The patent pending lets them know that the patent is still in process and they may be sued if they steal your idea. What helps is being first in the marketplace and having a coherent marketing plan.
You are correct. It's all about marketing. The one with the best hardware does not necessarily win in the marketplace. The tough part is not designing a better mp3 player or other device, but making the marketing relationships to get your product in the various channels for mass consumption, along with spending vast sums on advertisings. Believe me - it's not easy going up against an established player in an industry but it can be done.
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i simply print out anything i need here at work. we have really cool multi-function office printers. i once printed a 200 pg book two-sided in no time at all.
definitely written by someone with no knowledge of the product design cycle, nor has he ever done any marketing research.
looked at the calendar, thought it was april 1.
Many people don't realize that patents don't offer much protection unless you're prepared to fight the litigation in court. Also a patent can take up to 5 years to go through the patent office. I should know - still waiting on a patent to go through for 4 years now. A company can come along and 'steal' your product or idea even while in the patent pending stage. The patent pending lets them know that the patent is still in process and they may be sued if they steal your idea. What helps is being first in the marketplace and having a coherent marketing plan.
You are correct. It's all about marketing. The one with the best hardware does not necessarily win in the marketplace. The tough part is not designing a better mp3 player or other device, but making the marketing relationships to get your product in the various channels for mass consumption, along with spending vast sums on advertisings. Believe me - it's not easy going up against an established player in an industry but it can be done.