Inventor groups often count patent attorneys, patent agents, prototype professionals, offshore manufacturing specialists and marketing specialists among their members. While it is true that all of these individuals undoubtedly belong to the groups in order to solicit business, it is also true that they give freely of their knowledge and expertise at the meetings. At an inventor group meeting you will have the opportunity to visit with these valuable resources.

Most inventor groups allow visitors to attend at least one meeting as a guest, free of charge. Membership fees are generally fairly low. Some groups only charge $10-$15 dollars per year for membership. The most expensive group we know of charges $125 for a lifetime membership. The average cost of membership is probably in the $30-$50 range. When you consider the contacts and resources you gain by joining an inventor group you will realize that the membership fee will be money well spent.

If you do not have a local inventor club, start one! The United Inventors Association offers a book on how to start your own group. There are undoubtedly other independent inventors as well as intellectual property attorneys, patent agents and professionals of various types in your area who would welcome the establishment of such a group.