Amargosa evaluates the idea for feasibility of manufacture and comes to an opinion as to marketability. Amargosa does a preliminary patent search and assesses the likelihood that a patent is necessary and, if so, comes to an opinion as to whether a strong patent can be obtained. From 5 and 6, Amargosa rates the submission by degree of interest. Highest ratings will be given to Health, Energy, Environment and Technology concepts, but we are not limited to these areas. An opinion is then provided the inventor.
Inventor has the option as to whether or how to proceed or participate.
Inventor has the option, by mutual agreement, of taking some equity interest in lieu of monetary rewards. So also for the degree of financial and other support provided by the inventor to that point. The agreement will also provide fair value to the owners of the business functions. From 10, Amargosa will have some understanding of manufacturing costs. With this information, a new market survey can be done to refine initial impressions.