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What is the best way to protect an idea I have for a product?

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If you only have an idea, that isn't really something you can protect. If you have a prototype or your product is already in production, you need to talk to a trademark or patent attorney about getting your product legally protected.

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What if I need a place to make a machine?

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"Makerspaces" are becoming more common across the world, and many have various wood, metal, or electrical-working tools and equipment. You might look online to see if there are any near you that have the necessary equipment.

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How can I build a prototype if I am just thirteen and it is too expensive?

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You can build a digital prototype on autodesk. Preparing digital prototypes will help ypu to tweak your ideas later.

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What can I invent if everything has already been invented?

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Everything has not been invented. For example, a perfect energy source has not been invented.

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How can I do this if I am a kid?

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Read more books. If you want to build a robot focus on math, robotics and technologies.

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Which subjects are required to be an inventor?

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None. The courses you would need to take in school to become an inventor would depend on what exactly you wanted to invent. For example, if you were interested in developing new technologies, you would want to focus on technology/robotics courses. If you were interested in developing clean energy methods, you would also want to focus on environmental classes.

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I want to be an inventor, but how do I find the parts for the invention?

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You can look it up online, make some, and try using some household items. It's best to think carefully about what items you should use and try each to see which is better.

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Which courses should I take before becoming an inventor in college?

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Take as much math and science as possible, and engineering courses if your school offers engineering. Also be as imaginative as you can be, so perhaps creative writing, drama and psychology courses too. Don't be limited by what you think you "ought" to study; explore widely and learn lots.

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How do I become an inventor as a kid?

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Think about what you want to invent, draw it or make it on an app, and build a model of it with what you have. Study math, science, and technology, those subjects will help you with your inventions. Take as many STEM courses as possible, and don't give up.

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Can I become an inventor in any country? Do I need to travel to America to learn how to be an inventor?

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No, you do not need to travel to America to be an inventor. Although, if the people buying your product are Americans, it would be a good idea to travel there, or at least research there, in order to get an idea of how people will interested people will be in buying your product.

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