Question

You have discovered a way to filter and process EEG obtained non-invasively to accurately drive control signals for prosthetics or to activate muscles. You are aware of several groups utilizing different input modalities to read neural signals from the brain (i.e Braingate). You also know that there is competing Intelectual Property (IP) which will not allow you from devising a system to utilize your invention.

A)What are some mechanisms you can utilize to bring your invention to market?

B)What is your plan to protect your intellectual property?

Answer 1

answer :

A). Following are some mechanisms we can utilize to bring our invention to market :

• Market research to know the demand for the invention in the market.
• Patent of the invention
• Making a good prototype
• Developing an effective business plan; launching, price, marketing, advertising etc.

B). Plans to protect intellectual property:

• Getting full knowledge about intellectual property.
• Register the invention in right category of intellectual property like; copyright, trademarks, patents etc.
• Work with a professional who has specialization in intellectual property as an attorney is important, he will provide correct knowledge about the patents, rate etc.
• Full research of market to decide patent strategy.