Invention-In-A-Box

“While working for me, Bill increased invention capture in my R&D lab
(1000+ professionals) by more than 500% in a little over a year. This translated
directly into competitive advantage as HP's patent rank went from #18 to #3
in 2006.  At the same time, Bill's methodology noticeably increased the
quality of inventions while allowing me to focus intellectual property creation
in those areas most strategically critical to our business.”
Jim Hall, HP LaserJet R&D Manager

WHAT IS IT?
This workshop lit the inventing fire fueling Hewlett-Packard’s rise from #18 to #3 in US patent ranking. The workshop answers simple questions like “Why is IP important?” “What is an invention disclosure?” and “How do I fill out an invention disclosure?” The workshop directs inventors to invent in strategic areas and gets attendees to complete invention disclosures on-the-spot. Click here to download the Invention-In-A-Box brochure pdf.

WHY FOCUS ON INVENTION DISCLOSURES?
Because: Invention disclosing is the most procrastinated business process in America. BasicIP’s specialty is to eliminate disclosure procrastination and give IP departments open access to the best ideas in an organization.

“This is a great way to get your IP clean--and VCs want really clean IP.
Invention-In-A-Box enables entrepreneurs to attack intellectual property
capture without wasting time or money.
Bill is an "API" between engineers and attorneys.”
Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director Garage Technology Ventures

HOW DOES IT WORK?
BasicIP’s people have run over 250 invention workshops across the US and around the world. We use our experience to help you specify the IP you need, to explain how directed inventing works, and how the process can be customized to fit your needs. BasicIP then travels to your site and conducts the workshop with you, or for you.

WHAT IS INCLUDED ?

• 3 Hours of teleconferencing set-up where we learn your IP process and work with you to define what you want from the workshop.
• 2 Hours of logistical preparation on-site, the day of the workshop to make sure the workshop runs smoothly.
  
• 3 Hour invention workshop.
• 4 Hours post-workshop debrief. After the workshop BasicIP will help you review disclosures and assess quality, strategic fit, and community.

“BasicIP helped me get my hands around the strategic IP my team
needed to be creating.  In one session, we brainstormed, identified
what was important and completed invention disclosures. 
To accomplish all of this in a day was truly amazing.”
Shell Simpson, System Architect, Hewlett-Packard

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Complete disclosures. BasicIP invention workshops average between 1 and 6 completed disclosure(s) per-person attending.
Strategic disclosures. 85%+ of disclosures will fall on strategic IP targets you define in advance.
Inexpensive. With 10 attendees producing 20 total disclosures, cost per completed disclosure would be $250.
Strengthens connections between IP department and inventors.
Fires them up. Gets employees thinking creatively in their jobs.
Positions IP as important to all employees.
Builds community around inventing.
Builds teams. Sharing and building on one-another’s ideas is a great team building exercise.
Builds recognition. Teams exploiting this approach are soon recognized as the dominant contributors to strategic IP in their organizations.

WHAT ARE THE ADD-ONS?
None. $4,995 total.

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