- Are you willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
 
2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure/ profit sharing for services or investment?
   - Can you provide a breakdown of costs associated with various coaching/mentoring stages?
 
3. Inventor's Role:
   - What information do you need from inventors during coaching?
   - How can an inventor prepare for sessions to maximize collaboration?

Protecting Your Invention: Engaging with a Patent Attorney or Agent
Understanding intellectual property protection is vital. When considering a patent attorney or agent, ask:

1. Collaboration and Communication:**
   - How do you collaborate with an inventor during the patent application process?
   - Can you provide references of inventors you've secured a patent for or other intellectual property?
   - How do you communicate progress to inventors?

2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure for patent-related services?
   - Can you outline costs for different patent types including trademarks?

3. Inventor's Role:
   - What documentation should inventors provide for the patent process?
   - How can an inventor assist in ensuring accurate patent information?

Designing the Blueprint: Engaging Engineers and Product Designers
Selecting the right professionals to bring your invention to life requires careful consideration. Ask potential engineers or designers:

1. Working Dynamics:
   - What is your preferred approach to working with inventors during the design phase?
   - Can you share insights into your collaborative process, especially in addressing design challenges?
   - How do you incorporate inventor input into the design process?
   - Are you willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure for design services?
   - Are there additional costs for revisions based on inventor feedback and when?

3. Inventor's Role:
   - What input do you expect from an inventor during the design phase?
   - What materials or information should an inventor provide for the design process?

Crafting a Visual Identity: Graphic Design and Branding
Creating a strong visual identity for your invention is crucial. When seeking graphic designers, ask:

1. Inventor Involvement:
   - How do you involve inventors in creating product logos, sell sheets, and packaging design?
   - Can you share instances where inventor input significantly influenced the final product identity?
   - What is your preferred method of communication and feedback exchange with inventors during the design phase?

2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure for graphic design services?
   - Are there additional costs for creating variations or additional collateral?
   - Are you willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

3. Inventor's Role:
   - What information or insights should inventors provide to ensure the design aligns with the intended brand image?
   - How can inventors actively contribute to the development of a compelling visual identity?

Prototyping Excellence: Choosing the Right Prototyper
Prototyping is a crucial step in bringing your invention to life. Here are questions to consider:

1. Inventor Collaboration:
   - How do you involve inventors in the prototyping process, and what level of collaboration do you encourage?
   - Can you share examples of successful prototypes resulting from close collaboration with inventors?
   - What measures do you take to ensure inventors are satisfied with prototype iterations?

2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure for prototyping, and does it include multiple iterations?
   - Are there additional costs for adjustments based on inventor feedback?
   - Are you willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

3. Inventor's Role:
   - What files or information do you require from an inventor to initiate the prototyping process?
   - How can an inventor actively participate in refining and enhancing the prototype?

Licensing for Success: Partnering with a Licensing Agent
If your goal is to license your invention, engaging with a licensing agent is essential. Ask:

1. Inventor Engagement Strategy:
   - How do you actively involve inventors in the search for licensing opportunities?
   - Can you share instances where an inventor's input was instrumental in securing a licensing deal?
   - What steps do you take to keep an inventor informed and engaged throughout the licensing negotiation process?

2. Qualification and Pricing:
   - What is your pricing structure for licensing services?
   - Are there additional costs for legal and contractual aspects of licensing negotiations?
   - What are the expectations of royalty and advance payments for a licensing deal in the industry?