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Invention Evaluation

Before you spend a lot of money on a patent for your invention it is a good idea to get it evaluated by a professional firm. They can analyze the competition, the market acceptance and the cost of manufacturing your product among other things. There are several places you can go for legitimate invention evaluations (BEWARE OF THE SCAM EVALUATION AND PROMOTION COMPANIES – see sections on scams below). The costs for their services vary generally from around $50.00 (for a very limited study of your invention) to around $500.00 for a very thorough and useful evaluation. You will find a few listed below:

Wisconsin Innovation Service Center

Since 1980, the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center has focused an international network of resources on helping existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and inventors make successful new product and market decisions. A collaborative effort of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers, WISC has investigated over 6,500 product and market opportunities for clients and companies from around the world

 
US Department of energy’s Inventions & Innovations Program

Offers financial & technical support (grants) & business training for development of energy saving inventions 

I2 Innovation Institute  

Invention evaluation and product assessment services offered to inventors world wide. This service is provided by a partnership between the Innovation Institute, the Center for Business and Economic Development at Southwest Missouri State University and the WIN (World Innovation Network) Innovation Center. 



Canadian Innovation Centre’s Inventors’ Assistance Program Offers evaluation and commercialization services, quarterly newsletter, information and resources.

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