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TAKU CELESTIN JULIUS, referred to as INVENTOR, and Lambert & Lambert, Inc., referred to as RECIPIENT, agree:

The parties intend to engage in substantive negotiations and discussions regarding certain new and useful business opportunities, trade secrets, economic studies, inventions, and scientific information; the rights related to such information, generally regarding: Tauku concept of building laptops and desktop zith scanneres and printers shall be as follows:

INVENTOR claims sole rights to the information, and INVENTOR is willing to disclose the same, in consideration of the following covenants and agreements made by RECIPIENT:

RECIPIENT shall hold in confidence all of such information, and shall not directly or indirectly disclose to others such information. RECIPIENT shall protect such information from disclosure by reasonable means, including but not limited to at least the same level of security that the RECIPIENT uses for its most crucial proprietary and trade secret information.

Further, RECIPIENT agrees that it shall not use any advantages derivable from such information in its own business or affairs, unless the same is pursuant to an agreement with INVENTOR.

Additionally, any improvements made as a result of the disclosure by RECIPIENT shall be disclosed to INVENTOR, and, RECIPIENT further agrees to assign such improvements to INVENTOR, and to execute any and all further documents as may be requested by INVENTOR to perfect the rights of INVENTOR to such information.

The obligation of confidentiality shall not apply to any information which was already known to RECIPIENT at the time of disclosure; was already published at the time of disclosure, or, that was disclosed by a third party prior to the disclosure by INVENTOR, provided that the third party had authority to make such disclosure. RECIPIENT shall notify INVENTOR, in writing, within 10 days of receipt of this disclosure, the information disclosed by INVENTOR which RECIPIENT claims falls under the provisions of this paragraph related to earlier knowledge, publication, or prior disclosure.

The obligations of confidentiality will cease at such time when, the information becomes generally known through no fault of RECIPIENT, or upon voluntary disclosure of such information by INVENTOR to the public.

Signed:

Trevor Lambert
Partner
RECIPIENT

Terry Lambert
Partner
RECIPIENT

TAKU CELESTIN JULIUS
INVENTOR

Dated: 17 Apr 2009

By typing my name in the box below I understand that I am signing and entering into the above legally binding contract with Lambert & Lambert. I understand that Lambert & Lambert will hold all of the information that I provide regarding my invention in the next pages in confidence.

Signed:
Taku celestin julius

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Re: Invention Submission - TAKU CELESTIN JULIUS - Unsuccessful
Friday, April 17, 2009 8:16 AM
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Dear Taku,

Thank you for choosing Lambert & Lambert. We appreciate your business and hope that we can help you in the commercialization and licensing process.

We have received your invention submission, yet we see that you did not continue after step 3. If you still intend to work with Lambert & Lambert, please let us know, otherwise we will delete your information and you can be assured that it will remain in confidence.

Also, if for some reason you experienced technical difficulties while trying to submit your invention, please feel free to contact me directly so that it can be remedied immediately.

Finally, if you would prefer that you send your confidential information by mail or fax, please let us know and we will send you the necessary forms.

We look forward to your correspondence.

Best regards,

Briana Morgan
Research and Evaluations Coordinator

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Licensing and Technology Transfer
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
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Dear Taku,

We also accept personal checks, money order or moneygrams. For any of these options, please make payment out to Trevor Lambert and use our contact information listed below. If you have any questions, please call Tim Sherman, our Director of Customer Service at the number below. He will be able to guide you through any difficulties you may encounter.

Thank you and have a great day!

Briana

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com

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Dear Taku,

We definitely understand that you want to be cautious. We work both with Inventors Digest and with the United Inventors Association (UIA) with excellent credibility. We have been in business almost a decade and pride ourselves on being a very honest company in an industry where there are many scams. We commend you on being careful! The only fee you will ever pay to us is the $199, and for that fee we will be creating a marketability and licensability report, which you will receive. In this report is a preliminary patent search, a market analysis as well as many other helpful suggestions for you and your product. If you should have any other questions, please let me know!

Briana Morgan
Research and Evaluations Coordinator

---- Celestin Taku <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> hi
> thanks
> how can i survive without falling a prey to this below?
> Taku
>
> Beware of Scams
> Got a great idea for a new product? Congratulations! You're about to embark on a journey of a lifetime! Getting a new product to market is a whole new learning experience. It's exciting, challenging, frustrating, confusing, potentially rewarding, and, unfortunately, filled with rip-off artists.
>
> Before you start calling 800 numbers and responding to ads in the back of magazines, read on. Inventors Digest provides no marketing services for inventors so we're here just to inform you. Follow these tips and your journey will be much safer!
>
> * When you call a company or individual who may have services to help you get your product on the market, ask the following questions:
>
> How long have you been in business?
> Who are the officers of the corporation and what are their qualifications?
> Please give me a list of clients with whom you've done business. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION! It they say, the client list is confidential, RUN! The inventions are confidential, NOT the clients! If they say they'll arrange a teleconference between you and a satisfied client, RUN! You should be able to contact their clients and they should give you a BIG list, not just one person!
>
> * Don't be pressured by pushy salespeople! There is no hurry for you and their only hurry is to get YOUR check in their bank account!
>
> * Don't bother calling the Better Business Bureau for a reference.
>
> * Call the Attorney General's Office in your state and the state in which the company is headquartered.
>
> * Join an inventor's organization to network with others who have gone before you!
>
> * Read. Read. Read. Learn all you can about the process of new product development so you can make informed decisions!
>
> * Contact the United Inventor's Association of the USA to see if a company you're considering is on their Hit List!
>
> Good luck with your concept and we wish you a safe and prosperous journey!
>
> --- On Fri, 4/24/09, Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com>
> > Subject: Re: inquiry
> > To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
> > Date: Friday, April 24, 2009, 8:22 AM
> >
> > -----Inline Attachment Follows-----
> >
> > Our fee is $199 US dollars.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Celestin Taku
> > <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:
> > HI
> > tel me how much us dallars you need for my
> > idea to go through
> >
> > --- On Mon, 4/20/09, Lambert & Lambert
> > <submit.lambertinvent.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Lambert & Lambert
> > <submit.lambertinvent.com>
> > Subject: Re: inquiry
> > To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
> > Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 7:44 AM
> >
> >
> > -----Inline Attachment Follows-----
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Taku,
> >
> > We also accept personal checks, money order or
> > moneygrams. For any of these options, please make
> > payment out to Trevor Lambert and use our contact
> > information listed below. If you have any questions,
> > please call Tim Sherman, our Director of Customer Service at
> > the number below. He will be able to guide you through
> > any difficulties you may encounter.
> >
> > Thank you and have a great day!
> >
> > Briana
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________ Lambert &
> > Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell
> > Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL:
> > 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com
> > submit.lambertinvent.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________
> > Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
> > Licensing and Technology Transfer
> > 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
> > St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
> > TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
> > http://www.lambertinvent.com
> > submit.lambertinvent.com
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

_________________________________________
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
Licensing and Technology Transfer
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
http://www.lambertinvent.com
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Monday, April 27, 2009 5:50 AM
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After the evaluation and should the offer of representation be presented, about 6 - 12 months.
Celestin Taku <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:

HI
THANKS FOR SOUNDING TRUSTFUL . I WILL LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHOR'S ROYALITIES? AND HOW LONG WILL THIS SLIGHT PATENT STAY TO KEEP MOMOPOLY ? PLEASE DONOT BE ANGYR WITH ME FOR SCAMERS HAVE DEAL WITH ME SINCERE I STATERTED WORKING WITH MY WRITING CAREER? HOW LONG WILL THE CONCEPT TAKES TO TURNE TO PRODUCTS?
Taku call 0023797043721

--- On Fri, 4/24/09, Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com> wrote:

From: Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com>
Subject: Re: inquiry
To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, April 24, 2009, 9:52 AM

-----Inline Attachment Follows-----
Dear Taku,

We definitely understand that you want to be cautious. We work both with Inventors Digest and with the United Inventors Association (UIA) with excellent credibility. We have been in business almost a decade and pride ourselves on being a very honest company in an industry where there are many scams. We commend you on being careful! The only fee you will ever pay to us is the $199, and for that fee we will be creating a marketability and licensability report, which you will receive. In this report is a preliminary patent search, a market analysis as well as many other helpful suggestions for you and your product. If you should have any other questions, please let me know!

Briana Morgan
Research and Evaluations Coordinator

---- Celestin Taku <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> hi
> thanks
> how can i survive without falling a prey to this below?
> Taku
>
> Beware of Scams
> Got a great idea for a new product? Congratulations! You're about to embark on a journey of a lifetime! Getting a new product to market is a whole new learning experience. It's exciting, challenging, frustrating, confusing, potentially rewarding, and, unfortunately, filled with rip-off artists.
>
> Before you start calling 800 numbers and responding to ads in the back of magazines, read on. Inventors Digest provides no marketing services for inventors so we're here just to inform you. Follow these tips and your journey will be much safer!
>
> * When you call a company or individual who may have services to help you get your product on the market, ask the following questions:
>
> How long have you been in business?
> Who are the officers of the corporation and what are their qualifications?
> Please give me a list of clients with whom you've done business. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION! It they say, the client list is confidential, RUN! The inventions are confidential, NOT the clients! If they say they'll arrange a teleconference between you and a satisfied client, RUN! You should be able to contact their clients and they should give you a BIG list, not just one person!
>
> * Don't be pressured by pushy salespeople! There is no hurry for you and their only hurry is to get YOUR check in their bank account!
>
> * Don't bother calling the Better Business Bureau for a reference.
>
> * Call the Attorney General's Office in your state and the state in which the company is headquartered.
>
> * Join an inventor's organization to network with others who have gone before you!
>
> * Read. Read. Read. Learn all you can about the process of new product development so you can make informed decisions!
>
> * Contact the United Inventor's Association of the USA to see if a company you're considering is on their Hit List!
>
> Good luck with your concept and we wish you a safe and prosperous journey!
>
> --- On Fri, 4/24/09, Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com>
> > Subject: Re: inquiry
> > To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
> > Date: Friday, April 24, 2009, 8:22 AM
> >
> > -----Inline Attachment Follows-----
> >
> > Our fee is $199 US dollars.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Celestin Taku
> > <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:
> > HI
> > tel me how much us dallars you need for my
> > idea to go through
> >
> > --- On Mon, 4/20/09, Lambert & Lambert
> > <submit.lambertinvent.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Lambert & Lambert
> > <submit.lambertinvent.com>
> > Subject: Re: inquiry
> > To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
> > Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 7:44 AM
> >
> >
> > -----Inline Attachment Follows-----
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Taku,
> >
> > We also accept personal checks, money order or
> > moneygrams. For any of these options, please make
> > payment out to Trevor Lambert and use our contact
> > information listed below. If you have any questions,
> > please call Tim Sherman, our Director of Customer Service at
> > the number below. He will be able to guide you through
> > any difficulties you may encounter.
> >
> > Thank you and have a great day!
> >
> > Briana
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________ Lambert &
> > Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell
> > Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL:
> > 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com
> > submit.lambertinvent.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________
> > Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
> > Licensing and Technology Transfer
> > 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
> > St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
> > TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
> > http://www.lambertinvent.com
> > submit.lambertinvent.com
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

_________________________________________
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
Licensing and Technology Transfer
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
http://www.lambertinvent.com
submit.lambertinvent.com

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com

Re: inquiry
Monday, April 27, 2009 9:00 AM
From:
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Dear Taku,

The $199 is non-refundable since it involves the research department conducting a preliminary patent search and a marketability analysis. A preliminary patent is great, especially since if the partners offer representation, we can usually negotiate to have the manufacturer pay for it. If you still wish to work with Lambert & Lambert, please send the payment in Trevor Lambert's name.

Thank you,

Briana Morgan

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com

Re: inquiry
Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:27 AM
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Trevor Lambert

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:50 AM
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Yes, the $197.54 is acceptable. Please send me the reference number and we will complete the transaction on our side. Also please send me the name it was made under (your name) and the city it was made in.

Thank you
Celestin Taku <jctaku.yahoo.com> wrote:
HI
i have sent it through moneygram but the exchange rate show that it is 197,54 us dallars if you which to go ahead with that then call me through 0023797043721 and let me give you the REFERENCE NUMBER
THANKS
tAKU

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From: Lambert & Lambert <submit.lambertinvent.com>
Subject: Re: inquiry
To: "Celestin Taku" <jctaku.yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6:27 AM

-----Inline Attachment Follows-----
Trevor Lambert

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 65... FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com

Re: Invention Submission - TAKU CELESTIN JULIUS
Friday, May 1, 2009 9:37 AM
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Dear Taku,

Thank you for choosing Lambert & Lambert for marketing and licensing representation. We have received your invention description and will begin evaluating it shortly. You should receive our results in about 3 weeks (sometimes less - sometimes more).

During this time you may contact myself or our Director of Customer Service, Tim Sherman, with any questions by dialing our general office line at 651-552-0080. Please note that Terry Lambert (along with a team of evaluators) will be chiefly responsible for the research and license feasibility report developed by our firm.

Finally, we did receive your supplemental information that was sent and have included it in your file for evaluation.

Thank you,

Briana Morgan
Research and Evaluations Coordinator

_________________________________________
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
Licensing and Technology Transfer
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678
http://www.lambertinvent.com
submit.lambertinvent.com

Dear Taku Julius,

Thank you once again for the opportunity to review your invention. I've attached the evaluation report, which includes our findings as well as the key considerations in assessing the licensing feasibility of a new product.

Please note that the report is in PDF format, so if you do not already have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free at:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Please read this report carefully and let me know if you have any questions. Also, please feel free to keep us up to date regarding any significant developments with your invention as it will stay in our offline database.

Best regards,

Tim Sherman
_________________________________________
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
Licensing and Technology Transfer
7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA
TEL: 651-552-0080
FAX: 651-552-7678
http://www.lambertinvent.com
submit.lambertinvent.com

_________________________________________ Lambert & Lambert, Inc. Licensing and Technology Transfer 7616 Currell Blvd, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55125-2290 USA TEL: 651-552-0080 FAX: 651-552-7678 http://www.lambertinvent.com submit.lambertinvent.com
C E N S I N G A N D T E C H N O L O G Y T R A N S F E R
INVENTION/TECHNOLOGY
EVALUATION RESULTS:
With Focus On Assessing
License Feasibility of the
Product Submitted
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EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
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INVENTION/TECHNOLOGY
EVALUATION RESULTS
Taku Celestin Julius
PO Box 82
Foumbqn, Western Region 82
Cameroon
jctaku.yahoo.com
Invention: Tauku concept of building laptops desktop with scanners
Date of Evaluation: April 17 – May 11, 2009 Vetted: May 14, 2009
Thank you for submitting your invention to Lambert & Lambert. All inventions are scrutinized in the
same manner and judged by our staff and associates. If, in our judgment, an invention successfully
passes, we would seek to invest in your invention and represent you for marketing and licensing services,
with no additional out of pocket cost to you (the inventor). Since we would be investing thousands of
dollars of our time and money into an invention when we take on a client, coupled with the fact that only
2% of patented inventions make a profit for the inventor, you can understand why we are very rigorous
in our evaluation of an invention.
Below you will find the philosophy and methodology we utilize when we evaluate new products as well as
our findings and analysis of your specific invention. It is important to understand both the lens that we
look through when considering the viability of your invention and the specific results of our assessment
since it will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the evaluation.
VALUE PROPOSITION – WHAT PROBLEM DOES IT SOLVE?
The very first question we consider when evaluating a new product or invention is: “What problem does
it solve?” In marketing, another way it is phrased is, “What is the product’s value proposition?”
A value proposition can be defined as the sum of the total benefits that your product can offer a
consumer. Without a clear value proposition a product or technology will not be successfully licensed or
commercialized. At its basics a product needs to fulfill a consumer need. Furthermore, the value
proposition needs to be clearly defined so that consumers, retailers and potential licensees can readily
perceive the benefits. Remember, a consumer makes a decision on product purchases in only a few
seconds, so your product must capture the audience and convince them to change their existing
spending habits. That is, instead of purchasing Brand A, they should buy New Product B. Benefits, price
point, and other factors make up a products value proposition, but if you are unable to define it, you
should move on to your next invention.
Once we have identified the value proposition of an invention further research is required. Initially we
must ask two important questions prior to moving forward:
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1. Is the value proposition novel?
2. How does the value proposition compare with other solutions available to consumers
currently?
To answer these questions, it is now time to research various sources to evaluate the competitive
landscape of the market that it will compete in.
INDUSTRY RESEARCH
To begin researching an invention and the industry, there are various sources for gathering critical
information. We check product directories, industry catalogues, reference books or on-line. Internet
searches online, such as Google and Yahoo are certainly effective when surveying the marketplace to
ascertain a product’s novelty and the competitive advantages or disadvantages. Actually, it is
sometimes surprising how much industry information can be gleaned from these sources.
Aside from online, in-store research is an important step since it gives us a visual understanding of
where your product will compete with other products. However, to thoroughly perform in-store
research, it is necessary to visit different retail store chains that may carry your product since different
store chains often times purchase different products depending on the category. In addition to
gathering competitive information, it is helpful to also note the companies providing product in that
modular since they could be potential licensees should you choose to go that route further in the
commercialization process.
If we find your invention as a product on today’s market, it may not be worth your time or investment to
continue onto patenting unless you have developed patentable improvements or modifications since
licensing will most definitely be a challenge.
PATENT AND PRIOR ART SEARCHES
Next, we must check to see if the invention that you have conceived has already been patented. Just
because we may not have been able to find your product or technology available to consumers or in use,
it is still possible that it has been conceived and patented by others in the past. As mentioned earlier,
studies suggest that just 2% of patented products are commercially successful. There are numerous
reasons why an inventor in the past may not have been able to capitalize on their invention. There could
have been various market barriers; lack of consumer demand, competitive inferiority, profitability issues,
etc., the list goes on. Nevertheless, if your product (or something very similar) has already been issued a
patent, further consideration is required on whether to proceed by improving it or to abandon the
project altogether. No matter the result, a patent search provides an inventor with a tremendous
amount of information in their specific field. By doing so, an inventor can educate themselves on their
industry and potentially be able to make improvements on the invention.
Even though a patent search is not required by the Patent and Trademark Office to obtain a patent, it is
highly recommended and thus the reason we make it an important component in our evaluation. A
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patent search can uncover many unknown variables such as patentability in comparison to previous art,
gathering background information for preparing your patent application, obtaining proof of novel and
unobvious requirements and to determine whether your invention would be infringing on any other
patents.
To perform an actual search of issued patents, the most convenient way is browse patents utilizing
applications on the internet. There are several search tools online, some are free whereas others may
have more powerful features and thus warrant monthly usage fees. Some of the more notable online
search tools are:
DELPHION – FREE FOR BASIC SERVICE OR MONTHLY FEE
http://www.delphion.com
By far the most powerful search tool online since it has numerous added features for the
licensing professional. Besides Boolean operators (AND, OR, etc.) for searching, it also can
search patents worldwide, create mapping for patent citations, establish the corporate tree on
patent assignees and much more.
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE - FREE
http://patft.uspto.gov
The website has both simple and advanced settings for searching. The advanced setting
utilizes Boolean operators which improves the quality of search results. A common complaint
though is that the patent drawing image viewer is slow and cumbersome.
By typing in keywords that you would use to describe your invention, these sites provide lists of related
patents and applications that link to other similar inventions. When we do the research, we note the
class and subclass of the inventions that appear to be most similar to your invention and then research
the definitions of the subclasses as provided by the Patent Classification System (see www.uspto.gov) to
find those that we think best describe the class that your invention should fit in. Then we read through
all of the inventions in the subclasses that you identify to see if any existing patents are similar to your
invention. If we are finding it difficult to identify patents that are similar, we also try to use engineering
terminology in keyword searches. It is a rather time-consuming process, but certainly worth the effort
since you want to ensure the novelty of the invention that you have just conceived.
EVALUATING MARKETABILITY AND LICENSABILITY
Upon collecting the competitive landscape of an industry and the state of prior art, it is critical to
differentiate evaluating marketability versus evaluating licensability.
“Marketability” can be defined as the readiness of a product to be salable. Simply put, will consumers
want to buy my product and can a company manufacture and sell it profitably?
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FACTORS AFFECTING MARKETABILITY:
 Value proposition considerations: Does the product have more features? Is it more effective at
solving the problem, less expensive or more convenient?
 Financial considerations: Can the product be manufactured with adequate margins and at a
retail price that consumers are willing to pay?
 Marketplace considerations: Is the market for similar products crowded and is it large enough
so that the sales volume covers the required investment? Is the timing right?
“Licensability” requires that the product be “marketable” as mentioned above, however it also must have
some sort of proprietary position or intellectual property (or the opportunity to acquire the intellectual
property) that will deter competitors and thus offer a licensee added value. This may seem like subtle
difference, however attaining a strong utility patent that is not easily circumvented by competing
companies is critical to the successful licensing of a product.
FACTORS AFFECTING LICENSABILITY:
 Intellectual property considerations: What is the scope and breadth of your patent claims? Is
the innovation critical to your product’s specific market segment?
 Potential licensee considerations: Are the major players in the industry open to inventions that
have been developed outside the company? Do the companies have the ability to develop the
product?
 Licensor considerations: Does the owner of the technology have reasonable expectations on
the value of the invention?
KEY EVALUATION CRITERIA
At Lambert & Lambert, we are in search of products or technologies that have notable innovation,
provide a superior solution to a common problem, and have a significant potential market. To identify
these we have established an evaluation method which researches prior art, provides competitive
analysis and rates products on an extensive number of criteria. Below is a list of our criteria that we
judge inventions on:
1. Invention performance
2. Societal Influence
3. Legality
4. Safety
5. Developmental Stage
6. Patent
7. Invention R&D
8. Manufacturing Feasibility
9. Profitability
10. Demand trend
11. Market size
12. Product Line Possibility
13. Consumer Appeal
14. Quantity of Competition
15. Quality of Competition
16. Licensability
In the next pages we have utilized our methodology that has been described herein to assess the
licensing feasibility of your specific invention.
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16 MARKETABILITY & LICENSABILITY CRITERIA
1. INVENTION PERFORMANCE
Does the invention perform the task that it claims to do?
0 No. It probably will not work.
1 Yes, but requires substantial changes.
3 Yes, but will require substantial changes during development.
6 Yes, but may require minor changes during development.
7 Yes. It will not require changes.
2. SOCIETAL INFLUENCE
The new invention/idea/product would likely have an influence on society that is…
0 Very harmful.
0 Moderately harmful.
5 Neither harmful nor beneficial.
6 Beneficial.
7 Very beneficial.
3. LEGAL
The new invention/idea/product will comply with applicable law…
0 Under no circumstances.
1 With significant modifications.
4 With some modifications.
6 With minor modifications possibly necessary.
7 Without any changes.
4. POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Bearing in mind its possible hazards and side effects, the new invention/idea/product is likely to be…
0 Very dangerous.
1 Dangerous.
4 Moderately safe.
6 Safe.
7 Very safe.
5. DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE
Submitted information can best be described as…
4 A rough idea.
5 A descriptive idea.
6 An idea with drawings.
7 An idea with a prototype.
7 An idea ready for market.
6. PATENT (not the comprehensive search by a patent attorney yet)
Bearing in mind the inventions already receiving patents and products on the market, the possibility that
the invention/idea/product will be granted a patent is likely to be…
0 Very low, clearly anticipated by prior art.
1 Low, likely to be rejected as obvious.
3 Moderate, will pay for patent search if the invention passes this analysis.
6 Very good, will pay for patent search if the invention passes this analysis.
7 Excellent, non-provisional patent already issued.
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7. INVENTION R&D
The research and development necessary to achieve a market ready product, in terms of difficulty and
expense, is likely to be…
0 Very high.
1 High
3 Moderate.
5 Low.
6 Very low.
8. MANUFACTURING:
Bearing in mind the current technology and what would be needed to manufacture or practice the
invention/idea/product, manufacturing or practicing the invention will be…
0 Unfeasible now or anytime soon.
2 Feasible, but very complicated.
4 Feasible, but with major foreseeable difficulties.
5 Feasible, but with minor foreseeable difficulties.
6 Feasible, without foreseeable difficulties.
9. PROFITABILITY:
Are the margins for profitability such that there will be a substantial profit? Projected revenues are likely
to be…
0 Very low.
1 Low.
3 Modest.
5 High.
7 Very high.
10. DEMAND TREND
For products in the category of the invention/idea/product, the market demand seems to be…
0 Very low, likely to become outdated.
2 Low, decreasing.
5 Moderate, stable.
6 High, moderately increasing.
7 Very high, increasing.
11. SIZE OF MARKET
For products in the category of the invention/idea/product, the potential market
seems to be…
0 Very small, local or specialized market.
2 Small, regional or relatively specialized market.
4 Medium, multiple regions or moderately specialized market.
6 Large, national or broad market.
7 Very large, international or very broad market.
12. PRODUCT-LINE POSSIBILITY
The potential for the invention/idea/product to expand into a line of products is…
0 Very low, limited to the one product.
2 Low, slight modifications possible.
4 Moderate, many modifications possible.
5 High, numerous products possible.
6 Very high, a new market.
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13. OVERALL CONSUMER APPEAL/DEMAND
Bearing in mind the potential consumers’ overall attractiveness to the new invention/idea/product, the
demand for the new invention/idea/product is likely to be…
0 Very low.
1 Low.
3 Moderate.
5 High.
7 Very high.
14. QUANTITY OF COMPETITION
Bearing in mind the existing products that the new invention/idea/product will compete with, the
barriers to market entry are likely to be…
0 Very high, extremely difficult penetration.
1 High, difficult penetration.
3 Moderate.
5 Low, easy market penetration.
6 Very low, extremely easy market penetration.
15. QUALITY OF COMPETITION
Bearing in mind the existing products that the new invention/idea/product will compete with (including
price, quality, etc.), the invention/idea/product will likely be perceived as…
0 Very inferior, extremely difficult to overcome.
1 Inferior, difficult to overcome.
3 The same. Some advantages and disadvantages.
5 Superior, some advantage.
6 Very superior, obvious advantage.
16. LICENSING POTENTIAL
Bearing in mind many of the past 15 questions, the chances that a manufacturer will seek to license the
new invention/idea/product is…
0 Very low.
1 Low.
3 Average.
5 Good.
7 Very good.
TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 107: 84
KEY TO L&L EVALUATION
0 - 50 L&L recommends that the invention be abandoned
51 - 75 L&L recommends cautious research and development if not abandonment
76 - 85 L&L recommends that issues be confronted before continuing R&D
86 - 95 L&L recommends continued research and development
96+ L&L offers invention marketing & licensing services on performance basis
We believe that you have a very innovative invention; one that clearly and effectively provides a memory
for printers that enables them to print or scan with the use of a cell phone or other appliance.
Furthermore, we are impressed with the ingenuity of your design, most notably combining a
laptop/desktop, printer and scanner for simplifying the process of using all three units to accomplish
one purpose. However, as you can see, your invention did not quite pass the evaluation. Our concerns in
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a number of criteria are admittedly small, but they do represent our total risk – this is why we require a
total of 96 or greater before continuing with a product on a contingency fee.
RELEVANT PATENTS:
US 7110132: Print apparatus, its control method, print system, program, and memory medium
US 6957045: Device, system, computer readable medium and method for providing status information
of devices in a short distance wireless network
US 6748471: Methods and apparatus for requesting and receiving a print job via a printer polling
device associated with a printer
US 6273310: Portable laptop computer workstation
US 5682379: Wireless personal local area network
US 5647484: Laptop computer encasement device adapted for printer
US 4839837: Three layered laptop computer
US 2005/0149728: Method and apparatus for network security
US 2005/0132094: System and method for users of mobile computing devices to print documents
US 2005/0128968: System and method for selecting printer via wireless communication network and
printing data
US 2004/0137928: Cellular phone printing configuration short message system message
* Denotes patent cover is enclosed herein. Please go to the United State Patent Office web site:
www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html to view these patents in their entirety.
SIMILAR/COMPETING PRODUCTS:
Product: Printer Memory Upgrades
- http://www.edgetechcorp.com/memory/printer-memory.asp
Product: Cell Phone Printer Using Zinc Tech
- http://gizmodo.com/337520/polaroid-cellphone-printer-uses-zink-tech
Product: Wireless Printer Adapters
- http://www.nextag.com/adapter-printer-wireless/products-html
Product: Lexmark Z2420 Wireless Laptop Printer
- http://www.handhelditems.com/product_info.php?cPath=4826_5491&products_id=14822
Article: Elite Printer Services – Print Through Your Cell Phone
- http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Elite.Printer.Services.Inc.918-583-5483/2008/12/Printthrough-
your-cell-phone/152119
- “I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you an experimental/beta service that allows users to
share, store, and print documents easily using your mobile phone. It is called CloudPrint and it was
developed by HP Labs. Perhaps you don't always carry around your laptop, but probably always carry
around your mobile phone.“
Note of clarification on prior art search results: The research results for “Relevant
Patents” and “Similar/Competing Products” listed above may include products or patents that are not
identical to the inventor’s invention that has been submitted. However, Lambert & Lambert searches
products that also compete in the same market segment or seek to offer a solution to the problem
being solved by the inventor’s invention. Although different, these solutions also present competition for
market share and should be considered prior to commercialization efforts or licensing representation.
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DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that we are not patent attorneys and thus are not seeking to
give a legal opinion of patentability. For such analysis we would like to refer you to Patent Search
International out of Washington, D.C. You can find them on the web at
www.patentsearchinternational.com. It may be advantageous if you tell the President, Ron Brown, that
we referred you.
To help you in the commercialization of this or any other new invention, we have taken the liberty of
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MARKETING/ADVERTISING
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Finally, I would like to encourage you to continue inventing, and would like to offer you a 20 % discount on
future submissions to Lambert & Lambert for any further inventions that you may have. To receive the
discount please use online code “ADDEVAL2” or simply use the submission forms and pay 20% less
than the existing published rate. Also, enclosed is our “Service Feedback Form” since we would like to
hear from you on how helpful the evaluation was for you and what you plan on doing next. If it is easier
for you, you can simply send the answers to the questions in an email to terry.lambertinvent.com.
Thanks again, and we hope to hear from you in the near future.
Best regards,
Terry Lambert
Partner
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
Tim Sherman
Director
Lambert & Lambert, Inc.
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FINAL NOTICE: The enclosed evaluation seeks to provide an unbiased opinion on the licensing
feasibility of your invention. Whereas Lambert & Lambert, Inc. has sought to develop a scientific
approach in the analysis of your invention and provide you with accurate available information, some of
the criteria are necessarily subjective and the results may vary from person to person. It is the hope of
Lambert & Lambert, Inc. that the enclosed evaluation will be a tool as the inventor considers whether or
not to pursue licensing or otherwise commercializing his or her invention. However, the final decision on
moving forward with the invention is the inventor’s, and Lambert & Lambert, Inc. is not liable for any
financial losses resulting from future unsuccessful efforts or apparent losses if the inventor chooses not
to move forward and later finds the product on the market. Finally, Lambert & Lambert, Inc. will honor
the Nondisclosure Agreement signed at the beginning of the evaluation process and thus will not
disclose any information that has been provided by the inventor that is not found in the public domain.
SERVICE FEEDBACK:
At Lambert & Lambert we pride ourselves on offering quality services to all of our clients. Even though
your invention was not accepted for our marketing and licensing services, we want to make sure that
you were satisfied with the evaluation. Therefore, we would appreciate your feedback so we can be
informed of either our shortcomings or strengths in specific areas.
Name: _______________________________________
Invention: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Was your invention treated in a timely manner? Yes No
Would you recommend us to other inventors? Yes No
Would you ever submit another of your inventions to L&L? Yes No
On a scale from 1-10 (10 being highest), how helpful was the evaluation?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What could be done to improve our evaluation and the evaluation process?
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