New Invention Ideas

About New Invention Ideas

Do you have an invention idea you’ve been thinking about for a while?

Getting started with a new idea can be difficult. My Idea to Action is an invention service company staffed with researchers, illustrators, writers, and customer service representatives (just to name a few!) who will assist you in submitting your invention idea to companies who want to receive new ideas. After being in the business for more than 35 years, we know what the invention industry is all about. Are you ready to get started?

How My Idea to Action Can Help You with Your New Product Idea

  • My Idea to Action prepares and submits your idea to companies who have agreed to confidentially review My Idea to Action client ideas.
  • My Idea to Action can refer you to an independent licensed patent attorney for a Preliminary Patentability Search and Opinion. We have helped inventors secure more than 10,000 patents.
  • Our database has more than 9,000 companies, representing many different industries and ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
  • My Idea to Action attends trade shows where we establish new contacts for our Data Bank. Ask about how you can have a digital representation of your invention displayed at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo.
  • My Idea to Action can make a 3-D prototype model, which can be helpful for others to understand your invention and its function and features.
  • We prepare a publicity release announcing the availability of your invention idea but not disclosing its working details. This release is submitted to trade publications, other media, and an online publicity distribution service.
  • Our client services representatives are here to help you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST to answer any questions you may have.

Tips to Get Started with New Invention Ideas

1. Do your research What kind of product have you come up with? If that particular industry is flooded with similar ideas, either consider tweaking your idea so it fits in another industry, or add in features and value which set it apart from the other new products. What can your product offer others lack? What problem does your new invention solve?
2. Know the trends What products are hot right now? Although trends are constantly changing, if you can get a sense for what is going to be popular in upcoming months, you may be able to alter your idea to fit in with, but also stand out among up-and-coming trends. For instance, superhero movies, products with associated apps, and eco-friendly goods are all trendy right now. How could your idea mesh with those or other trends?
3. Ask for opinions What do other people think of your idea? Without disclosing too much information, casually ask your trusted friends and family what they think about your invention idea. They may have ideas on alternate uses or improvements which could be made. But, be careful who you approach if you don’t have a patent, and don’t take harsh criticism to heart. Can others offer additional insight?

4. Make a plan

How are you going to proceed from here? Make yourself a checklist and a plan, and remember to cross off each step as it is completed. It’s much easier to achieve your goals if you write down exactly what you want to do. Set both short term and long term goals, and remember to make them measurable. How exactly will you achieve your goals? If you’re unsure how to proceed, My Idea to Action can help you.

5. Sketch and build

What does your invention idea look like? A rough sketch and a non-working prototype help immensely when describing your idea to others. A sketch can include stick figures and traced drawings; you don’t need to be an artist. A non-working prototype can be made out of cardboard, clay, tape – any material can help make a model of invention ideas. For a more professional approach, My Idea to Action also offers prototyping services. How can you show others what your idea looks like and how it works?


My Idea to Action gives no advice as to whether your idea is patentable. Such advice may come only from a patent attorney or licensed patent agent. If you wish patent advice, it is advisable to seek advice from an independent patent attorney.