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How much to license an idea?

I want to be able to sell my idea to a manufacturer and i need it licensed first.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Well, you can't really license or patent an idea - you have to at LEAST have a working prototype.

    You most likely want to patent it - you'll have to send in photos and diagrams. You can contact the US Patent office for instructions.

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