Printed in the January, 2008 edition of "Company:
Business Magazine" in Green Bay, WI.
Ben Scherg had a problem while ice fishing. The problem gave
him an idea. Gradually, the idea developed in his mind into a product
design. With a boost from Wilhelm Law Service, the design became a patent.
And then it became a product. If this sounds like the American way - a combination
of smarts, a compass-like sense of what can be, and the poised persistence
to make it happen - well, that's what it is. Ben Scherg is riding his
dream. More...
Printed in "capital times" from the New Capital Fund, Appleton,
WI. By Thomas Wilhelm of Wilhelm Law Service.
Patent statutes say "obvious" inventions cannot be patented.
But "obvious" is
a subjective word, always open to interpretation. Virtually every patent case
which is litigated includes an assertion that the invention was obvious. Recent
rulings by the Supreme Court have changed the definitions. More...
Invention Management
Fundamental advice for new inventors offered by Wilhelm
Law Service – specialists in the management of Intellectual Property.
Topics include:
- Much depends on you.
- Some inventions don't make it.
- Managing is a balancing act
- Bringing any invention to market
- You need a plan
- Develop the invention's value
- Preliminary market evaluation
- How do I get my idea to make a profit?
- Develop the business/management plan
- Decide on securing a patent
- Assemble the Management Team
More...
Business Plans. Starting and running the business which arises from
an invention is a role which the inventor must play to at least
some degree. Ask any banker, any accountant, if there is any person
who does not need a business plan. The answer will always be that
all business owners need a business plan. For the inventor,
the business plan can be considered an "invention management
plan." More...
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