Patent Before You Launch? How to Protect & Sell Your Product Idea

Have a brilliant product idea, but don't know what to do next? In this episode of the Pitch to Product podcast, host Jack Dalton (Business Development Manager at 52 Launch) sits down with intellectual property expert and patent attorney Wayne Carroll of Inspired Idea Solutions.

Together, they break down the exact roadmap for taking an invention from a mere concept to a profitable reality. You'll learn how to approach your initial IP consultation, the hidden truths behind prior art searches, how to fast-track the USPTO timeline, and why the "Shark Tank" model of licensing a raw idea might be holding you back.

Whether you're an inventor wishing a product existed or an entrepreneur looking to scale a brand, this episode gives you the practical business strategies you need to succeed.

Work with 52 Launch to build your product business: Fill out our confidential form at https://52launch.com (Built-in NDA included!).
Schedule a consultation with Wayne Carroll: Protect your IP at https://inspiredideasolutions.com.

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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Pitch to Product
02:26 - When is it time to move forward with your idea?
03:33 - The patent balancing act: Costs vs. Priority dates
04:36 - Do you need a 50-page business plan?
06:34 - The difference between inventors and entrepreneurs
07:50 - What is "Prior Art"?
10:17 - How to do a prior art search & why Google Patents isn't enough
13:24 - What to bring to your first product development consultation
15:10 - Market validation: Getting real proof people will pay
20:36 - How long does the patent application process actually take?
21:55 - How to shave 17 months off the USPTO examination timeline
24:45 - What can you do while waiting for your patent approval?
26:22 - Demystifying "Office Actions"
29:35 - How to write patent claims for the broadest protection
33:41 - The truth about product licensing vs. Building a business
38:18 - Lowering the risk for investors and buyers
41:36 - Conclusion & How to connect with 52 Launch and Wayne