# PrePatent PrePartnering Wisdom

> PrePatent PrePartnering Wisdom (prepatent.org) shares "Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering" wisdom: before taking a patent or invention to market, set a realistic business strategy for the industry and seek a suitable, committed major partner, instead of building a startup only to be acquired. It is grounded in the original patent mandate, the Venetian Patent Statute of 1474, and offers articles, interactive tools and consulting services for inventors, investors, industry and governments.

Key facts:
- Brand: PrePatent PrePartnering Wisdom (also written Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Wisdom)
- Website: https://prepatent.org/
- Contact: owner@prepatent.org (online meetings arranged after first contact)
- Published by an inventor and retired businessman, originally from Canada and now living in Israel, formerly the first lobbyist for a regional inventors society
- Sponsoring corporation: Superior Hulls Inc. (Canada/Israel), https://superiorhulls.com/
- Topics: pre-patent strategy, partnering with major corporations, startup-to-exit vs. pre-partnering, America Invents Act, PTAB, licensing, sweat equity, IP protection, patent history
- Content is educational and not legal advice

## Core pages

- [Home](https://prepatent.org/): Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Wisdom overview
- [About PrePatent PrePartnering Wisdom](https://prepatent.org/about-us/): Meet the inventor behind Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Wisdom: a practical, partner-first approach to bringing patented inventions to market wisely.
- [How Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Works](https://prepatent.org/how-it-works/): How Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering works in 7 steps: assess the idea, study the industry, prototype, protect, prepare, find a major partner, and launch.
- [Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Services](https://prepatent.org/services/): Invention strategy services for inventors: consultations, readiness assessments, partner mapping, pitch preparation, agreement templates and a guidebook.
- [IDEA](https://prepatent.org/idea/): Why discoveries and innovations matter, why less than 2% of patents succeed commercially, and how to develop an idea into a prototype partners value.
- [Wisdom](https://prepatent.org/wisdom/): The wisdom of the original Patent Mandate (Venetian Patent Statute, 1474), how markets changed since 1983, and why wise inventors partner before going to market.
- [Simply why](https://prepatent.org/simply-why/): Why good ideas are worth taking to the public, and the real concerns of inventors, investors and industry: sweat equity, costs, envy and infringement.
- [StartUps](https://prepatent.org/startups/): Start-ups are the popular path for innovators — but is it wise? Compare startup-to-exit with the pre-patent pre-partnering option for founders and IP owners.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://prepatent.org/faq/): Answers to common questions about pre-patent pre-partnering, patents and patent policy, our services and orders, privacy and confidentiality.
- [Glossary of Patent & Partnering Terms](https://prepatent.org/glossary/): Plain-English glossary of patent, licensing and commercialization terms: prior art, PCT, IPR, PTAB, royalties, term sheets, sweat equity and more.
- [Patent History Timeline: 1421 to Today](https://prepatent.org/patent-history-timeline/): Interactive timeline of patent and innovation history: Brunelleschi 1421, the Venetian Patent Statute 1474, US Patent Act 1790, PCT, AIA, PTAB and the UPC.
- [Invention Readiness Check](https://prepatent.org/invention-readiness-check/): Free 10-question invention readiness check: score your problem fit, prototype, IP protection and partner plan, and get practical next steps.
- [Patent and Innovation Resources](https://prepatent.org/resources/): Curated patent resources for inventors: USPTO, WIPO, PCT, CIPO, Israel Patent Office, EPO, free patent search tools and our own practical guides.
- [Contact Us](https://prepatent.org/contact-us/): Contact Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Wisdom by email or form. Learn what to include, how we reply, and why to keep invention details private before an NDA.

## Articles

- [Sweat Equity: How to Value the Inventor’s Contribution in a Partnership Deal](https://prepatent.org/sweat-equity-inventor-valuation/): How to value sweat equity in an invention deal: cost, market, income and relief-from-royalty methods, documentation, negotiation and deal structures.
- [The Super Economy: How Patent Policy Shapes National Economic Growth](https://prepatent.org/super-economy-patent-policy-growth/): How patent policy shapes economic growth: innovation and GDP, small inventors, market concentration, and the Super Economy Pre-patent Registry idea.
- [Why Most Patents Fail Commercially, and How Inventors Can Beat the Odds](https://prepatent.org/why-most-patents-fail-commercially/): Why most patents fail commercially: poor market fit, high costs, bad timing, no partner, costly enforcement, weak strategy, and how to beat the odds.
- [From Idea to Prototype: How Inventors Turn a Concept into Something Partners Can Believe In](https://prepatent.org/from-idea-to-prototype/): From idea to prototype: proof-of-concept, works-like and looks-like models, testing and iteration, cost control, documentation, and attracting partners.
- [IP Piracy and Infringement: How Small Companies Can Defend Their Innovations](https://prepatent.org/ip-piracy-infringement-small-company-defense/): How a small company can fight IP infringement and piracy: monitoring, evidence, cease-and-desist letters, litigation costs, funding, insurance and customs.
- [Protecting Your Idea Before the Patent: NDAs, Trade Secrets, Provisionals and Safe Disclosure](https://prepatent.org/protecting-your-idea-before-the-patent/): How to protect your idea before the patent: enforceable NDAs, trade secrets, dated conception records, 12-month provisionals and grace-period traps abroad.
- [PTAB and Independent Inventors: How the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Works and How to Defend Your Patent](https://prepatent.org/ptab-independent-inventors-defensive-strategies/): How the PTAB works for independent inventors: IPR and PGR timelines, standards and estoppel, the concerns inventor advocates raise, and practical defenses.
- [Air Lubrication Under Ship Hulls: Lessons in Maritime Innovation and Partnering](https://prepatent.org/air-lubrication-ship-hulls-maritime-innovation/): How air lubrication under ship hulls cuts frictional drag, why IMO rules matter, and why maritime inventors should seek a major partner, not go it alone.
- [Licensing vs. Joint Venture vs. Assignment: Choosing the Right Deal Structure for Your Invention](https://prepatent.org/licensing-vs-joint-venture-vs-assignment/): Licensing vs. joint venture vs. assignment: compare royalties, upfront fees, control and risk to pick the right deal structure for your invention.
- [The America Invents Act and Independent Inventors: What Changed and What It Means for You](https://prepatent.org/america-invents-act-independent-inventors/): How the America Invents Act changed patents for independent inventors: first-inventor-to-file, grace period limits, PTAB challenges and micro entity fees.
- [The Electric Car Paradox: What a 100-Year-Old Invention Teaches Today’s Inventors](https://prepatent.org/electric-car-paradox-innovation-lessons/): Electric cars were on the road 100+ years ago, then vanished. The electric car paradox holds lessons for inventors on timing, infrastructure and markets.
- [Startup-to-Exit vs. Pre-Partnering: Which Path Captures More Value for Inventors?](https://prepatent.org/startup-exit-vs-pre-partnering/): Startup-to-exit vs. pre-partnering: compare cost, risk, control, dilution, timeline and value captured by inventors, and learn when each path makes sense.
- [How to Find the Right Major Partner for Your Invention](https://prepatent.org/how-to-find-the-right-major-partner/): How to find the right major partner for your invention: map industry players, vet candidates, spot red flags, pitch well and protect yourself in talks.
- [Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering: A Complete Step-by-Step Strategy Guide for Inventors](https://prepatent.org/pre-patent-pre-partnering-strategy-guide/): A step-by-step Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering guide: analyze your industry, set strategy, protect your idea, find a major partner, and time your filing.
- [The Venetian Patent Statute of 1474: The Original Patent Mandate and Why It Still Matters to Inventors](https://prepatent.org/venetian-patent-statute-1474/): The Venetian Patent Statute of 1474 created the first general patent law. Learn what it said, how it shaped modern patents, and why it matters today.
- [Modern Wisdom!](https://prepatent.org/modern-wisdom/): Welcome to wisdom not as well known in our time, but wisdom which had served consumers and developers of new discoveries and innovations for centuries.
- [Economy](https://prepatent.org/economy/): It is wise to take new products and services to markets without disappointments or sorrow — the economic case for pre-patent pre-partnering wisdom.

## Services and products

- [Pre-Patent Strategy Consultation](https://prepatent.org/product/pre-patent-strategy-consultation/): A focused 60-minute online session to discuss your invention in general terms, your industry and your options, ending with clear, practical next steps. Price: $195
- [Invention Readiness Assessment](https://prepatent.org/product/invention-readiness-assessment/): A written report that reviews how ready your invention project is for protection, partnering and market, with prioritized recommendations. Price: $450
- [Industry & Partner Mapping Report](https://prepatent.org/product/industry-partner-mapping-report/): A structured map of your industry's major players and routes to market, with a shortlist of potential partners that may be suitable, intrigued and committed. Price: $750
- [Partner Introduction & Pitch Preparation Program](https://prepatent.org/product/partner-introduction-pitch-preparation-program/): A guided program to prepare your partner pitch, non-confidential summary and outreach plan, and to approach shortlisted major partners with confidence. Price: $1450
- [Pre-Partnering Agreement Template Kit](https://prepatent.org/product/pre-partnering-agreement-template-kit/): Educational templates for a mutual NDA, a non-binding term sheet and an evaluation agreement, with plain-English notes. Attorney review is recommended before use. Price: $79
- [The Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering Wisdom Guidebook](https://prepatent.org/product/pre-patent-pre-partnering-wisdom-guidebook/): A downloadable PDF eBook explaining the full Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering approach, from the original patent mandate to finding and approaching a major partner. Price: $29

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