What are common mistakes inventors make?

Here are the Top 5 Mistakes Inventors Make:

1. Failing to do thorough research: It’s essential to conduct a comprehensive search before investing time and money into an invention. Failing to do so can lead to creating an invention that already exists, or one that is not commercially viable.
2. Ignoring the market need: Inventors should focus on creating solutions to problems that people need, rather than creating something that they think is interesting or cool but doesn’t solve a real problem.
3. Failing to protect intellectual property: Failing to secure patents, trademarks, or copyrights can result in someone else stealing or copying your invention and profiting from it.
4. Overvaluing their invention: Some inventors may believe that their invention is worth more than it is, leading them to price it out of the market or fail to attract investors.
5. Poor marketing and business strategies: Even the most innovative inventions can fail if they are not marketed or distributed effectively. It’s essential to have a solid business plan in place to make sure that the invention reaches its target market.

Overall, inventing something new can be a challenging and rewarding experience, and avoiding these mistakes can increase an inventor’s chances of success.

Here are some links for Inventors:

Inventors Network of the Carolinas – INotC

          Inventor’s Digest

https://caddesignhelp.com/free-inventors-resources/