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    Novice Inventor seeks advice

    Reverse engineering it is most definitively what companies do, or at least try to do, to some extent. Indeed, the a key point of the patent system is to prevent copies being made even when the underlying technology is evident. If cash is limited it might be with looking online for the product...
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    *RANT* "You're middle aged - you should really start thinking about your retirement."

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    Its never too late to make a change. In some respects a key aspect of the MFL is having a truly free choice rather than a perceived choice strongly influence by the need for a salary. The 8-5 is a perfectly respectable life style choice if is gives you and your family everything you need and...
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    How do i learn how to code?

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    I would personally start at other. Get the business plan sorted and from this sketch out the minimum viable product you need to test the ideal - which I guess is some sort of website with various functionality. It is quite likely that there is a CMS such as Wordpress (in conjunction with...
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    Designing & Launching A New Home Decor Brand & Product

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    Good too see you are making progress. Good luck.
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    NECT - Social Network, Empty Niche, 500,000 searches a month

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks, will take a look.
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    NECT - Social Network, Empty Niche, 500,000 searches a month

    EXECUTION 
    Good luck, am interest to hear how you get on. What software are you planning on using?
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    NECT - Social Network, Empty Niche, 500,000 searches a month

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    I have previously mentioned on the forum that i have also been looking at a niche social network. I have been finding it difficult to make the figures add up as there is an exception that everything is free online. However, where i think a niche network can work is that if you do sell a product...
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    Have I Discovered a Sleeping Dinosaur or the Loch Ness Monster?

    If all you are looking for is a comment or advice from a confident then unfortunately your opportunities will be limited to you close circle of friends. Anyone further afield will probably fall into the category of possibly untrustworthy. A key aspect of a lean startup is evaluating the market...
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    Blue Collar Working (slowlane) looking to import

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    Start as soon as you can. If the business is plan is sound then you can build it up. If there is one thing that resonants through all the valuable input across this forum it is that at some stage you just have to do it. There is never a perfect time to start, so why not just do it. I guess the...
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    How do you guys get a "second wind" to work on your business goals?

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    Some way off going fast lane but have an equally hectic day schedule with slow lane 9-5 and family. As mentioned above, I think diet is the key. Find a diet. Eating schedule that works for you and build from there. For me this has turned out to be a paleo approach but you need to work out what...
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    So confused about Country of Origin requirements.. Help

    If it is clear to customs and the end user then then you are ok.
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    Using Geographic Name as Brand Name?

    If I understand you correctly, yes the brand can't be designed to encroach on another brand and therefore potential profit from that brands reputation.
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    Using Geographic Name as Brand Name?

    You also get the charlatons pretending to be the official body. The key agreement as far as i am aware is the Madrid Agreement/protocol. Basically a load of countries agreed to respect and enforce marks registered in each others countries. However, you still need to be able to fund any legal...
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    Using Geographic Name as Brand Name?

    Generally yes, one brand name one niche and you are ok, though there are inevitably exceptions depending where in the world you are. When you apply you normally specify the Class- the market segment it applies to. You can have the same product as someone else, thats not a problem. The key is...
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    Someone (shark) already doing it....worth pursuing?

    I suggest you develop a very clear ide of how the site would work and members interact, though the look of the site is important the fancy stuff photos etc can come latter once you have proven the MVP concept.
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    Someone (shark) already doing it....worth pursuing?

    Hi John, Also a recent member from the UK, and have recently looked into some aspects of the building a social network. Building a basic network is relatively straightforward with little if any coding experience required- though an appreciation of how databases work and a LAMP type stack get the...
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    Using Geographic Name as Brand Name?

    You should be able to trade mark the name providing it is unique to the market/ product area and satisfies the other requirement of a trademark. Look at the nation trademark or patent office for guidelines. However, if there is any chance that the brand would over lap with a similar brand name...
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    Q: Is this violating any Intelectual Property laws

    Pretty sure that this would fall under copyright law. This can vary from country-to-country so you would need to check it out in the relevant jurisdiction. Also, depending on how you moneterise the site and how you obtained the information you can often avoid issue of copyright by...
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    How does international shipping works??!

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    I would also recommend you familiarise yourself with Incoterms (DDU, DDP etc) as it will make clear who has what responsibility in the shipping process. Probably not relevant for small samples but if you get into larger shipments it might be useful.
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    Would like some advice pricing my service

    I don't know this particular market but from my slow lane experience in another engineering field your subscription pricing looks low. I see that the are are two basic considerations in pricing- how much it costs you to make and offer the product and how much the market is prepared to pay. $40...

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