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I would probably not like to incur the high cost of patent application. How would I sell an invention without a patent and how would that be different than if I had a patent on the tech?
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First, a patent is not a necessary condition for selling an invention or solution.
You can also protect it by contract.
If a potential buyer likes your patent, he may buy it and patent it himself.
Second, there are two concepts. One is a patent and the other is a patent application.
If you file a patent application, you occupy the filing date. You do not have to have a patent or get a patent, but you have the possibility to get a patent. Then, anybody who would like to use your idea shall think about it and negotiate with you.
If you do not file a patent application, there is a risk that your invention goes to the public when you tell potential buyers about your patent.
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