Hi Friends,
I have an idea to improve an existing home appliance product in a manner which i think will improve it’s usability by xxx (add adjectives)… or so i believe.
Since it’s an existing home appliance product, am in two minds about
1. Should I figure out a way to build a prototype of the idea first ? Mostly i’ll need the help from another person/vendor to develop the prototype.
or
2. Should I first figure a way to file a patent for the idea and make sure it’s not compromised.
The idea is very small and obvious BUT not implemented in commercially available models yet. Hence my fear that my working with someone on the prototype might compromise the idea. On the other hand patent application and granting process might be long drawn and it’s new for me too.
Please provide your guidance.
Regards
Raja