The purpose of a patent is to provide protection for technological advances (inventions). It provides an award for the disclosure of the creation of something new as well as for the further development, or refinement, of existing technologies. The aim of a patent system is to encourage economic and technological development by rewarding intellectual creativity.

Our Approach
Protomine is a "prototype repping" company which means what we do is convert your designs from simple sketches to virtual (3d) and actual (prototype) "representations". We cater to inventors and designers who come to us with designs that simply need to be converted to presentable packages. By removing ourselves from the design stage of development we are able to offer lower costs and speedy development for your design project. Our sole mission is to allow consumers the ability to represent their designs efficiently and effectively without braking the bank. We do this by connecting you directly to the developer who is doing your work. 75% of your product package price goes directly into the developers pocket. We just manage the process which means you get what you're paying for. Our team of developers work diligently to provide you with a product we're sure you'll be happy with. That is why we have a satisfaction rate of 99% percent.

What is a Patentable Invention? In general, to be patentable, an invention must fulfill three criteria: novelty, inventive step (or non-obviousness) and industrial applicability. This means that the invention must be new compared to the state of the art on the filing date of the application, that it should not be obvious to a person skilled in the art, in other words, it must represent a sufficient advance in relation to the sate of art, and that it should be applicable in the context of some commercial production. The question whether a particular invention is patentable or not is a matter of national law. Patents may only issue to man-made inventions. In most patent systems, the mere discovery of materials or substances already existing in nature is not considered to be an invention. A plant discovered existing in nature, for example, would not be regarded as an invention. Many patent systems also require that an invention have a technical nature, i.e. that it relates to the physical world. In this respect, pure mathematical or physical formulae, or pure software algorithms would not be regarded as inventions.

The following are among the most common myths:

Myth #1: The first thing an inventor should do is get a patent.

Truth: It's understandable why this is such a commonly held belief. The topic of getting a patent is so pervasive among the inventing literature, conferences, websites and tv commercials, it's no wonder that many people feel they can't move forward without getting a patent first. Many inventors spend 80 -100% of their initial effort and money on obtaining a patent because that is the myth that's been sold and supported by those who stand to profit from it. Certainly a patent can be a valuable tool later in the process, but you should first determine the viability of your invention as a business before moving forward. Remember that filing a patent has little impact on a successful product launch & cost $10,000 or more-so unless getting a patent for its own sake is your end goal, it doesn't usually make good business sense to apply for a patent first thing off the bat. Most importantly- if you file a patent first, then encounter overwhelming obstacles later on, you may have invested in a patent for nothing.

Myth #2: If I tell people my idea, they'll steal it.

Truth: The theft of a new invention idea is actually very rare. A lot of sweat equity goes into developing an invention and this is a big barrier to most potential "thieves." That doesn't mean ideas are never stolen. Keep in mind, copying and competition are facts in any business. However, once you have an understanding of how much work goes into taking an idea to market, you'll understand why most ideas are stolen only after a product's proven successful. It's like betting on a horse. You're more likely to win by betting on a horse with a winning record than you are by backing an unproven long shot. That being said, don't be careless.

Myth #3: My idea is worth a million dollars!

Truth: Earning a million dollars with an invention is less likely than making slightly lesser amount depending on the depth of your invention. Study the process, set realistic expectations, take action, work hard and you can find success, especially if you have more than one marketable idea.

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