What is Open Patents?

We all have great ideas here and there. This is the place to share them with the world, and help make the world a better place.

Won't someone think of my idea anyway?

We usually say - someone will probably think of my idea, WHY BOTHER? Well, somebody might not! And even if so - it might take years... You owe it to yourself and to the world to set your idea free! Enter your great idea now!

What if I can make money from my idea?

Why should I give up the chance of making millions from my ideas? You shouldn't! If you think you can make money from your idea - Don't put it on Open Patents! Register a real patent!

So why should I give up my idea?

Most of us will never get around to going after most of our ideas. We don't have the time, money or strength to turn our ideas in to products that can sell. Even if we do this for some of our ideas, we usually have many more ideas that are totaly out of our expertise, and we'll never get around to getting them out there. These are the ideas weshould share on Open Patents!

Can I make money from Open Patents?

Yes, a little. There are two ways, and you can read about them at making money from open patents. But that's not really the point. The point is to MAKE A DIFFERANCE. Sign up your idea, sit back, and watch the world change before your eyes.

Does putting my idea on Open Patents have any legal consequences?

No! None whatsoever. By putting your idea on Open Patents you are giving up on any legal ownership of your idea. We trust the goodness of man, and believe that most of our visitors will give you credit for your idea if they use it.

How can I benefit fro Open Patents as an entrepreneur?

Do you keep looking for new ideas? Looking to patent the NEXT BIG BREAKTHROUGH IDEA? Then you're in PATENT HEAVEN! A sea of new brilliant ideas, waiting for you to bring them to life.