Ab-Roller Inventor Helps Inventors Avoid Scams

Don Brown, inventor of the Ab Roller® and author of Invent Yourself Rich, has created a new website: http://www.InventYourselfRich.com to help inventors looking for invention help. Brown’s primary goal is to help inventors steer clear of scam companies that charge inflated fees for their services yet offer no real help to inventors.

These scam companies frequently offer a free “Inventor’s Kit” in an effort to convince inventors that they must immediately secure a patent for their invention before someone steals their idea. These companies are out to make a quick buck, and they do so by preying on the inventor’s fear that someone will steal their idea. The scam results in inventors paying for patent services costing three to four times the amount a good patent attorney would charge for the same service.

Brown, who started out as a meat cutter in a grocery store with no college education, has found amazing success with his inventions. For Don, it’s time to “give back” by helping new inventors avoid scam companies that often derail their quest for the American dream before it even gets started.

John Dudas, director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), commented on these invention scam companies as follows: “We’ve seen estimates that it’s up to a $200 million-a-year business.” That is $200 Million a year spent on worthless patent services that result in heartache and frustration for thousands of inventors.

These invention scam companies take full advantage of the inventor’s fear of losing protection for their idea by charging inflated fees for needless services.

Brown created his website to help inventors avoid these scams and to learn to take the proper steps to turn their great ideas into viable, successful products. Don explains, “Most new inventors feel like they need to secure a patent right away as they are afraid someone will steal their idea. These invention scam companies know this and take full advantage of the inventor’s fear of losing protection for their idea by charging inflated fees for needless services.”

Statements from invention scam companies such as “we help hundreds of inventors every year” are misleading and often just plain false. Brown would like to see these companies give a more realistic portrayal of the patent process and give up-and-coming inventors a lot more support and honest, helpful advice. There is no shortage of horror stories about people getting ripped off by these unethical companies. Brown, who truly believes that anyone can come up with a million-dollar idea, finds it particularly disappointing when promising new inventors vow to “never try again” after being taken by these scam companies.

Brown has helped many inventors through the invention process, and he has met many inventors who were taken advantage of by scammers. Don gives out free information on his website to educate new inventors on how to avoid getting caught up in these deceptive and costly invention promotion schemes.

In his book, Invent Yourself Rich, Don devotes an entire chapter to helping inventors avoid being scammed. Among other things, he suggests that inventors ask for several references and to contact the BBB and even the Attorney General’s office before getting involved with any company.

For more information, visit http://inventyourselfrich.com.

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