Q: What is the first thing to do after being awarded a patent, getting it to market
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Wow -- there are a hundred things and you need not wait until you have your patent issued to start on them. You can start on some activities by reaching out to vendors using a Non-Disclosure Agreement before filing the patent application. The toughest issue for many entrepreneurs is working out a sales channel and a business plan. Are you going to sell online? Are you going to get a major store or catalog to carry your product?
In each state, there is a group run by the local government that receives federal Small Business Administration funds to help young companies bloom and grow. I have not worked with the folks in Texas but can vouch for the folks here in North Carolina. I suggest that you reach out to an advisor at https://sbdctexas.org/ to help you start putting together the pieces of your plan to provide the patented product.
A patent is normally a fence around your orchard. If you do not have an orchard that is bearing fruit, then having a fence around the orchard does you little good. You have some heavy lifting to create your orchard. Good luck.
I hope this helps.
Kevin E Flynn
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