Articles
Below are several articles that we've found informative, enlightening or inspirational. We're hoping
that you do too. We'll be updating this section regularly, so be sure to check back often.
"50 Best Inventions of 2010"
Times Magazine | November 11, 2010 | By Harry McCracken
Here are the year's biggest (and coolest) breakthroughs in science, technology and the arts.
"The future of open innovation"
R&D Management | February 23, 2010 | By Oliver Gassmann, Ellen Enkel, Henry Chesbrough
"How Open Innovation Can Help You Cope in Lean Times"
Harvard Business Review | December 1, 2009 | By Henry W. Chesbrough and Andrew R. Garman
"If at First You Don't Succeed, You're in Excellent Company"
The Wall Street Journal | April 29, 2008 | By Melinda Beck
Inventors can learn from celebrities such as Julie Andrews, Walt Disney, Michael Jordan and others who overcame obstacles before reaching success.
"Is your idea safe?"
Fortune | April 28, 2008 | By Mina Kimes
Mark Publicover expects to spend the next decade in court fighting rivals that allegedly ripped off his invention. Don't let it happen to you.
"Edison...Wasn't He the Guy Who Invented Everything"
New York Times | March 30, 2008 | By Matt Richtel
Behind every great inventor, there are many others whom history forgot.
"Billionaire Inventors"
Forbes | March 5, 2008 | By Paul Maidment
A look at some of the world's richest inventors and how they achieved their success.
"The Innovator's Dilemma: Provisional or non-provisional patent?"
Inventors Digest | February 1, 2008 | By Russell Williams
After researching the invention, conducting a prior art search and discussing patent options, it's common for inventors to ask: Which type of patent should I file, provisional or nonprovisional?
"Lessons on Turning a New Invention Idea Into Money"
About.com | December 1, 2007 | By Mary Bellis
How does an inventor turn their new invention ideas into money? This is probably the single most often asked question I receive…
"How Can I Find a Manufacturer?"
Entrepreneur | September 7, 2007 | By Tamara Monosoff
Finding the right manufacturer isn't a one-step process. Instead, networking in your industry will help you find the best fit.
"Think Like an Inventor"
BusinessWeek | May 25, 2007 | By David E. Gumpert
Making innovation happen; what you study may not matter in your new business; a 13-year-old's big startup plans; the realities of multilevel marketing; and more
