Inventors typically protect their ideas through patents, which are legal documents that grant exclusive rights to their invention for a specified period. This prevents others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission.
An inventor creates something entirely new that has never existed before, while an innovator improves upon existing products or processes. Many great minds are both
Yes, anyone with a creative idea and the drive to develop it can become an inventor. You don’t need formal training—just curiosity, problem-solving skills, and persistence.
InventHelp assists new inventors by offering services like idea evaluation, patent referral, prototype development, and help submitting inventions to potential companies. They are a support resource, especially for first-time inventors.
The time it takes can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the invention, patent approval timelines, development needs, and market demand. It could take months or even several years.