From Idea to Market: How to Patent, Protect, and Sell Your Invention Without Getting Ripped Off
It's five years from now. You're standing in the aisle of a major retailer—Target, Walmart, Home Depot—and there it is: your invention. Your name on the package. Your idea, brought to life.
You pull out your phone and take a picture. You send it to your family. Your spouse tears up. Your kids are proud. You did it.
This isn't a fantasy. This is the reality for thousands of everyday inventors who took action.
Five years from now, you're scrolling through Amazon and you see it: your idea. But it's not your product. It's someone else's.
They filed the patent. They brought it to market. They're making the money.
And you're left wondering, "What if I had just started?"
Which future do you want? The difference isn't luck. It's not talent. It's not money. It's taking the first step—and taking it the right way.
For decades, inventors have been trapped between two terrible choices:
$450 per hour median rate. By the time your patent is issued, you've spent $20,000 to $100,000.
But here's the problem: you now have a patent and no idea what to do with it. Patent attorneys are experts in patent law—not marketing, manufacturing, or licensing.
Late-night TV ads promising to turn your idea into a million-dollar product. They charge $5,000 to $10,000+ upfront.
The FTC's "Project Mousetrap" exposed widespread deception in the invention promotion industry. High upfront fees, outsourced work, and business models built on selling you more services.
"I almost lost out on my first invention. Imagine this: you've worked tirelessly on your invention. Tons of sleepless nights. Years of your life. All your life's savings. Only to release it and find out someone else developed the exact same idea. We launched the same product at the same tradeshow. Luckily, I beat the competition by filing just one week earlier." — Neil Montgomery, CEO & Founder, For Sale By Inventor
That near-disaster taught Neil everything about the broken invention industry.
Neil created For Sale By Inventor to be different. We are not another invention company—we are The Un-Invention Company™. Transparent, affordable, and focused on your success.
Visit forsalebyinventor.com/guides to watch the video of Neil's journey and how it led to the creation of The Un-Invention Company.
The framework that has helped 3,000+ patents get issued:
Download the complete B.INSPIRED Magic Formula with detailed explanations in our FREE Inventor Kit at forsalebyinventor.com/inventor-kit
Vision + Implementation = Performance
It's not about the patent—it's about building a successful product. Six essential elements for inventor success:
You must believe you're capable and deserving. Truly envision yourself realizing your full potential.
Success isn't solely about hard work. It's practicing effectively for 1,000 hours vs. 10,000 hours.
Internal resistance (limiting beliefs) and external resistance (lack of resources) must be eliminated.
Where focus goes, energy flows. You can't be Tiger Woods AND Michael Jordan. Focus on ONE thing.
Put your energy, time, and money into what you want to achieve. Be intentional.
VIP Success Strategy × Time = Results. There's no overnight success, but results are inevitable.
Help everyday inventors launch with Maximum Protection, Maximum Exposure, and Minimum Expense.
Before you invest thousands in patenting, you need to know three critical things:
Patent attorneys charge $3,000+ just for a patent search. Our SPARK Report gives you everything in one comprehensive package.
S — Sales & Marketing | P — Protection | A — Achievability | R — Research | K — Knowledge Report
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Patent Search & Patentability Assessment | $3,000 |
| Technical Review | $300 |
| Statement of Feasibility | $500 |
| Technical Language Description | $200 |
| Marketplace & Competitive Overview | $500 |
| Graphic Artist's Rendering | $500 |
| Personalized Invention Coach | $500 |
| TOTAL VALUE | $5,000 |
Traditional tradeshows cost $10,000+ and last a weekend. Our virtual approach saves you $15,000+.
Your invention showcased to 8,500+ companies around the clock. No booth fees, no travel costs.
Instead of $5,000+ physical prototypes, we create virtual models shareable with unlimited manufacturers.
YouTube videos that showcase your invention professionally to investors, retailers, and licensees.
We give away more for FREE than others charge for. That's why we're The Un-Invention Company™.
Patent Search App, Magic Formula, Roadmap & more
Find your perfect starting point
Assess market viability before spending a dime
Time-stamped documentation of your idea
Expert feedback, no sales pitch
Estimate your patent costs
Access all free resources at forsalebyinventor.com/inventor-resources
Everything you get with The Un-Invention Company™ full-service concierge path:
| Patent Search & Strategy | $1,500 ✓ |
| Patent Filing & Prosecution | $15,000 ✓ |
| SPARK Report (Complete Package) | $5,000 ✓ |
| Virtual Model + YouTube Video | $5,000 ✓ |
| Virtual Tradeshow (24/7/365) | $10,000 ✓ |
| Manufacturer Sourcing | $2,000 ✓ |
| Marketing & Pitch Materials | $5,000 ✓ |
| Dedicated Product Manager | $10,000 ✓ |
| Access to 8,500+ Companies | Priceless ✓ |
| Money Back Promise | Peace of Mind ✓ |
Over 21x the Value
$53,500+ Starting at $2,499
Three paths, one goal: turning your idea into a successful product.
Expert guidance, proven system. Everything in the value stack—patent filing, SPARK Report, virtual model, tradeshow, manufacturer sourcing, and dedicated product manager.
Budget-conscious option. Spark & Ignite packages with expert guidance, templates, and support—but you do more of the legwork.
Not ready to commit? Get cheat sheets, journals, certificates, and access to all our free resources to learn more.
Not sure which path is right for you? Take the Inventor Quiz at forsalebyinventor.com/quiz
Our packages start at $2,499—a fraction of the $20,000-$100,000 you'd spend with an attorney. We offer payment plans and fast-pay discounts. Patents4Less starts at just $999.
That's why we start with FREE validation tools. Take the Inventor Quiz, use the GOAT Calculator, and get a FREE Idea Review—no sales pitch, no obligation.
We never take a percentage of your invention. You keep 100% of your IP rights, always. Download our FREE Record of Invention to document your idea securely.
We have too. That's why we're The Un-Invention Company™. We have no FTC complaints, an A+ BBB Rating, and 3,000+ issued patents.
Since 2013, the first person to file a patent application wins—even if you invented it first. Every day you wait is a day someone else could file.
You keep 100% ownership of your invention. Always.
Your money is never co-mingled with funds from independent practitioners.
Clear agreements with us and with any independent law firm.
We vet all independent patent practitioners for cost and quality.
We provide honest guidance, not hype.
If the search shows you shouldn't proceed, we refund your research fees.
Book your FREE Strategy Call today. No obligation, no sales pitch—just honest guidance for your invention journey.