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Hi everyone.

I have an idea for an invention...but I have no money. Where do I start?

I'm almost certain that nothing similar exists. I've searched the UK patent office website and can't find anything.

I'm also concerned about the idea being copied. I gather there is something called a 'provisional patent application', which is (if I understand it correctly) where you apply for the patent and it makes the invention 'patent pending'. Does this stop anyone else from copying it?

As I have absolutely no money (I was a self-employed tradesman, but due to an injury I cant work and am claiming JSA whilst looking for work) I am willing to beg and engineer/factory to make me a prototype under the condition that they sign an NDA, is this a good idea? What exactly does an NDA cover?

I've also thought about crowdfunding, Kickstarter etc (i'm pretty sure the invention would be accepted by Kickstarter based on other projects i've seen on there). Again, is this a good idea?

I really have no idea where to start, and no money either, but have a lot of confidence in my idea.

Any advice is greatly received.

Thanks,

I didn't find the right solution from the internet.

References: https://www.nbforum.com/

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