With over 40 years of experience and over 10,000 patents awarded as a result of our patent referral services, InventHelp is a leading name in the invention services industry.
InventHelp can prepare your idea, submit your idea to companies on your behalf, and provide a patent referral.
Upon meeting with us, InventHelp will sign a Statement of Confidentiality and Non-Use with you. We promise to keep your invention or new product idea confidential.
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What can InventHelp do for you and your invention idea? InventHelp offers services that can help inventors submit their ideas to companies. Check out some of the services InventHelp has to offer.
Confidentially share your idea with companies interested in reviewing new product ideas.
These inventors started with an idea. Check out these stories about InventHelp clients and their experiences with our company – and find out where they are now!
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Before sharing your idea widely, many inventors explore protection options. InventHelp can refer you to an independent registered patent attorney to discuss:
Understanding protection early helps you move forward with greater confidence.
Clear visuals make complex ideas easier to understand. Production drawings can:
Well-prepared drawings often serve as the foundation for the next stages.
A prototype model helps turn your concept into something tangible. Depending on your idea, a prototype model can be used for:
Seeing the invention in visual or physical form can improve feedback and presentation.
Once your idea is organized and documented, exposure becomes the focus. Submission services are designed to:
Professional submissions help your idea reach companies in a formal way.
Some inventors choose to create a dedicated website for their idea. This can:
A focused online presence can help present your invention clearly and professionally.
Most inventors begin by organizing their idea, exploring patent protection, and preparing visuals. From there, prototype models, submissions, and online presentation tools can help move the concept toward potential licensing or commercialization opportunities.
Each step builds on the one before it, creating a structured path from early idea to professional presentation.
You do not need a finished product to begin. If you have an idea, a sketch, a problem you want to solve, or even a rough concept you can explain, you can take the first step.
InventHelp works with everyday inventors to help organize an idea, document it clearly, explore protection options through patent attorney referral, and prepare materials that can be used to present the invention to companies.
Before discussing your idea, it is crucial to first establish confidentiality. InventHelp will always sign a confidentiality and non-use agreement with you upon first meeting your representative. Getting started usually begins with a simple conversation about:
This step is about clarity. Many ideas improve quickly once they are described in plain language and tied to a real-world use.
What you can prepare if available:
A strong invention concept is easy to understand and easy to explain. InventHelp may help you frame your idea into a clearer product story, including:
This step matters because protection, prototype modeling, and submissions work better when the idea is specific.
Many inventors need help turning a concept into something visual. Depending on your situation, that can include:
The goal is to help your idea become easier to evaluate, demonstrate, and discuss with potential partners.
A common early question is, Should I patent this first?
InventHelp can refer inventors to an independent registered patent attorney for help exploring protection options. That may include:
This step is important because public sharing can affect patent rights in some situations.
Companies usually want to quickly understand:
To support that, inventors often need professional materials that present the invention clearly and professionally.
Once the invention is organized and presentation ready, the next step is exposure. This means getting the idea submitted to companies that review new products.
This stage is typically designed to:
Outcomes vary, and not every invention receives interest. Structured submissions can help an idea reach the right decision makers more effectively than informal outreach.
Depending on your needs and stage, services may include:
InventHelp is often a fit for:
A realistic early path often looks like:
Important note: Success is never guaranteed. Some inventions may gain interest, but most need refinements, better positioning, or more effort.
No. Many inventors start with an explanation, sketch, or early concept.
Patent work is handled by independent registered patent attorneys. InventHelp can provide referral services so you can discuss options with qualified legal counsel.
Timelines vary based on your personal goals for your invention, whether you pursue patent protection, and how quickly you finalize marketing materials for submission.
Most people can start the process if they have a clear concept and are willing to document how it works and what it does.
An idea may receive interest from a company while others may not. The goal is to present the invention professionally and improve the odds of meaningful review.
If you have an invention idea no matter how early, getting started is about turning that idea into a clear concept with a practical path forward.
Start by sharing what your invention does, who it helps, and what problem it solves.
We only make a product claim if they are true. We make no promises and do not imply a likelihood of success.
We are upfront with our fees. We state our fees upfront and rely on the fees paid to perform services.
We refer clients to a licensed patent attorney, who may then offer legal opinions.
We talk straight with you. We believe that only the marketplace can judge the quality of an idea.
Read some of their testimonials below.
New York, NY
“Me and my family want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you thank you thank you. You have no idea how much this means to us. I am a 64 yr old disabled veteran w/ 5 back surgeries and 3 knee surgeries. All I ever wanted was a chance to leave my family something of importance.”
Austin, TX
“I am using InventHelp for the first time. The team at InventHelp has provided exceptional service for my invention. Everyone is engaged and responsive. I have chosen the full service to get from idea, to patents, to prototyping and marketing. I am very pleased with entire process and strongly recommend InventHelp to anyone who has a good idea…”
