Guidance for inventors who need a trusted next step

Your idea deserves careful handling

You have an idea
worth protecting.
Now protect the journey.

You may not know where to begin, whom to trust, or whether the estimates you have received make sense. We help you understand where your idea truly stands, what should happen next, and how to avoid spending limited resources in the wrong order.

25+Years across products and business
20+Inventors assisted
MultipleIssued U.S. utility patents
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Careful confidentialityCost-conscious planningInformed decisionsIndependent advocacy

If this feels familiar, you are not alone

A promising idea can quickly become an expensive maze.

Most first-time inventors are not short on determination. They are short on trustworthy direction—and often receive costly recommendations before anyone explains the complete road.

01

“I don’t know where to begin.”

You need the steps placed in a sensible order, explained in plain language, with the next decision clearly identified.

02

“The quotes are already in the thousands.”

You deserve to understand what each expense accomplishes, what may be premature, and what can wait before you commit.

03

“I don’t know whom to trust.”

You need someone looking at the entire journey and helping you select qualified professionals—not simply selling the next disconnected service.

04

“How will my idea be handled?”

Your confidential information should be treated deliberately, shared only when authorized and necessary, and never handled like an ordinary sales lead.

How we protect your journey

Your idea is not casually passed around.

Protection begins with disciplined handling—not promises. We create a thoughtful path for discussing, documenting, and advancing your project while keeping you informed and in control.

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Confidentiality comes first

We begin with general, non-confidential information. Before confidential invention details are discussed, both parties complete a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement.

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02

Disclosure remains controlled

Drawings, technical details, and supporting records are shared only when the project requires it, with appropriate authorization and qualified professionals.

03

Your spending follows a plan

We help determine which questions should be answered first so you can avoid purchasing services simply because someone offered to sell them.

04

You remain informed

We explain the purpose of each stage, the role of each specialist, and the decisions in front of you. Your idea remains your project—not a process happening around you.

The spirit of invention

Every meaningful product began as an unfinished thought.

Historic United States patent drawing of the Rubik's Cube mechanism
Imagine the possibility
Historic patent drawing of Thomas Edison's incandescent electric lamp
Study what came before
Historic patent drawing of a cross-head screw and driver
Refine the useful detail

Why The Inventor Advocate exists

A valuable idea should not become an open invitation to spend blindly.

Know what comes firstSequence decisions responsibly instead of buying disconnected services.
Know who does whatUnderstand the roles of advocates, engineers, manufacturers, marketers, and registered counsel.
Keep informed controlStay involved, ask better questions, and understand why money is being spent.
Client StoryShe needed someone to protect the whole picture.

Real advocacy means asking hard questions, coordinating the right professionals, and staying beside the inventor throughout the journey.

When I came to Ty, I felt overwhelmed and unsure about what should happen next or who I could trust. He took the time to review my project, explain the concerns in plain language, and then speak directly with the patent attorney on my behalf.
Ty helped confirm that several claims could be pursued and made sure the attorney’s commitment was documented with a money-back guarantee. My project is now moving forward with a clear path, and I feel protected knowing Ty will remain beside me every step of the way as my advocate.
Maria C.Inventor Client

Published guidance for the road ahead

The books support the work. They are not the service.

The five-volume Inventor Advocate series gives clients and readers a practical reference for the decisions ahead. Our private-client work goes further—applying that knowledge to the facts, risks, priorities, and next steps of an individual project.

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Your idea. Honest guidance. A trusted advocate.

Start with a conversation—not a commitment.

Tell us only where the project generally stands and what you need to understand next. Before confidential invention details are discussed, both parties must complete a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement.

NDA required before confidential discussionDo not email drawings, enabling details, or other confidential technical information with your first inquiry.Request the NDA for secure e-signature →
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