Still, the patent office will allow you to prepare a patent on your own. Even though you have a patent for your idea, it's not going to last forever. It basically gives you a head start of several years to make money on your idea. Lauer says use every resource available. Every industry has trade magazines and publications.
Every city has an inventor's organization.
Lauer says you have to have a little bit of luck. You create luck with your hard work and persistence, and it's gotta be a great idea. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator .