Inventors Groups of America

Thank you to the 90 inventors who joined us live last Wednesday for our Inventors Online presentation with the inventor of Phase 10, Ken Johnson! Inventors participated from all over the United States, as well as Morroco, Canada and Germany. After Ken’s presentation, we gathered for an After-Party with QuickPatents, LLC founder Kevin Prince. Overall, it was an incredible time! Here’s what some of our audience members said: “You're impressive Ken! nice job” — J.A. “thank you Ken!” — N.G. “Thank you, Ken” — E. “This was awesome!! Thank you Ken!!” — E.S. “Great presentation Ken!” — K.L. “thank you!” — J.F. “thanks heaps!!” — P.B. “Thanks Ken” — H. “This was amazing” — R.R. “THANK YOU!!!? ????????” — J.C. “Thx Ken... you rock! ??” — C.J. “Thank you Ken!!!” — C. “Thank you guys” — G.E. “Thanks. That was great!” — K. “Thank you Ken..Awesome presentation!” — M.K. “You are a world of knowledge thank you.” — D.K. “Thank You Ken, Stephen, and Andrew” — J.A. “Thanks Ken!” — S.B. “Thank you Ken for all of the wonderful information.??” — D.H. “Great information, thank you for sharing!” — K.L. “Thanks Ken!” — C.B. “thankyou!” — B.S. “Thanks ken this presentation was great” — G.E. “thanks Ken Excellent” — S. “I learned a lot!!! Great Presentation Mr. KEN!!” — J.C. “This has been very eye opening! Thank you Ken!” — E.S. “super up lifting KEN and IGA” — P.B. “Ken, your book was excellent and this talk was excellent! Thanks so much!” — A.G. “Your information was golden!” — S.B. “Terrific and inspiring sharing with you Ken. Thanks again!” — I. “Learned so much from you, Ken! Thank you for your time! Our family loves Phase 10!” — K.B. “Thank You , this was a good show.” — J.E. “Ken, Mahalo nui loa for a signed copy of Phase 10 at the MI Inventor Expo — I love playing it!” — E.U. “Ken, I took part in a previous Zoom with you and joined again today because you always give so many great tips and examples from your personal experience! I appreciate how generous you are with your time and knowledge.” — J.M. “Loved this! SO great to hear your detailed testing advice and learn about the very early history of Phase 10.” — B. “Ken, Thank You so much for sharing your time and thoughts.” — C.S. “This was some of the very best information I’ve heard!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise” — T. “Ken, thank you learned a lot!” — J.E. “Ken that was so inspiring! Thank you for all the pro tips!” — H.B. “Thanks a lot.? Very helpful info.” — R.A. “Ken Johnson, thank you immensely! I learned a bunch of things from you! I really appreciate you sharing your time and your knowledge. Thank you for giving back to the inventor's world!” — P. “Ken this was amazing information. Not doing toys or games but still learned a lot of information that I can go and use with what I am doing” — R.R. Couldn't make the event? Watch a replay here: https://lnkd.in/gcJM3KxC #ThankYou #IGA #InventorsOnline?

Today’s the day! At 4pm Pacific, join cofounders Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss for our October webinar! We’re excited to host Ken Johnson, the brilliant mind behind Phase 10 – a card game that’s captivated players worldwide for over 40 years and sold millions of copies. Ken will share insights on: — How to maintain rights to your intellectual property — Expanding creative projects into new markets? — And much more, please bring your questions! This event is free, and everyone is welcome. Plus, stick around for small group conversations in Breakout Rooms after. We hope to see you there! #IGA #Entrepreneurship #Success #IntellectualProperty #Creativity

Can you imagine creating a game that is so beloved, it is still selling after 40 years? In 1982, Ken Johnson created the card game Phase 10 in his apartment. Four decades and 80-90 million units sold later, he is STILL getting paid for his creativity! Why? Because he maintained the rights to his intellectual property, including copyright and trademark. You see, Ken did something very important. Every time he licensed Phase10, he made sure ownership of the associated IP remained with him. Put another way, he never assigned it to anyone else. (Today the game is licensed to Mattel.) You never know what’s going to happen with a company, he points out. You have more control this way than having the rights assigned back to you. “I always tell people, if you can hold onto the intellectual property, you should,” says Ken. He hasn’t stopped creating — and that’s exactly what our cofounders Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss are excited to interview him about next Wednesday during our monthly Inventors Online meeting on Zoom. For example: — Line extensions of the game are launching this fall in Target and more are planned for next year.? — The Phase 10 app continues to do extremely well worldwide.? — Phase10 ‘Flip’ is a recent spinoff that is succeeding. — Phase10 ‘Express’ is a simpler, lower-cost version available at dollar stores. This discussion will focus on creative ways to explore new markets.?Please bring your questions for Ken! This event is free — like all IGA events are — and everyone is welcome. Plus, stick around for small group conversations in Breakout Rooms after. #Entrepreneurship #IntellectualProperty #Licensing #IGA

Thank you to the 95 inventors who joined us live last Wednesday for our Inventors Online presentation with Phillip Kauffman! Inventors participated from all over the United States, as well as Canada and Australia. We had a wonderful time learning about the mindset needed to succeed as a creative person in corporate America. After Phillip finished his presentation, we carried the excitement into an After-Party. It was a blast! Here’s what some of our audience members said: “Thanks Philip....what a great presentation” — I.M. “THANK YOU!!!” — A.A. “Thank you so much Phillip!!! Epic presentation.” — M.K. “Thanks Phillip!” — J.B. “Gracias, Phillip!” — E. “THANK U PHILLIP” — J.A. “Awesome to see you live! Great presentation” — L.J. “Thank you Phillip !” — A.S. “Thanks heaps” — P. “Thanks Philip!” — H.A. “Thank you for sharing your journey! Inspiring for sure!” — C.V. “Thanks for your time!” — I. “THANK YOU??” — H.B. “Thanks Phillip!” — M. “thanks so much” — D.W. “Much Gratitude to amazing information, Phillip! Thank you!!” — C.C. “Thank you Phillip!” — K.L. “Thank you Phillip!” — F.M. “Awesome Story Phillip” — M.S. “Thank You Kevin.” — C.S. “Thank you Phillip” — D.O. “Thank you for the great presentation ,? Phillip. ” — S.V. “Thanks so much Phililip Kauffman!” — R.J. “Love the honesty and heart behind the presentation Phillip Kauffman” — E.F. “Thank you Stephen, Andrew and Madeline!!!” — C.C. “Phillip, thank you for the insightful presentation.” — S.T. “Thank you very much Phillip.” — N.T. “Thank You Phillip. Really inspiring. You let nothing stop you!” — M.W. “Thank you Phillip!!” — J.M. “Thanks” — H. “This may have been the best IGA yet! Thank you Phillip, Stephen, and Andrew!” — E.S. “We love you” — J.G. “Thank you for so much detail in your information.” — P.T. “I truly would love to be a student in your class!!!” — D.W. “Thank You Phillip.” — C.S. “thank you All” — J.A. “Hey Phillip, thank you so much for putting yourself out there. Your presentation really insired me and I look forward to connecting with you on LinkedIn!” — A. “Such an inspiration, thank you Philip.” — K. “Thank you Andrew and Madeleine.” — E. “Thank you for your story Philip. It has me reflecting on my own road here. As an engineer that loathes his current career, you helped me realize there is still time to switch things up.” — B. “Great talk! Very informative” — K.L. “Awesome advise! Always informative..Stay Fabulous!” — M. “It was great to hear from a fellow Graphic Designer. That’s how my journey began many years ago. Of course life took over and I found myself on different paths, but hearing your journey inspires me to find my way back again and focus on my creative nature and see where that takes me!” — C.V. “Thanks so much, everyone!” — A.A. “Thank you guys.” — T. Couldn't make the event? Watch a replay here: https://lnkd.in/gz8RPwRW #Creativity #Mindset #Growth #PersonalDevelopment #IGA

Today's the day! Join us at 4pm Pacific for an exciting presentation on the mindset needed to thrive as a creative person in corporate America. Our special guest, Phillip Kauffman, will be sharing his inspiring journey to becoming the Creative Director at a major beverage company, along with actionable insights you can apply to your own path. He will also offer an inside look at the experience of leading a creative team at well-known and beloved brands. Thank you for being part of Inventors Online, Phillip! Special note: After the first half of the event ends at 5pm Pacific, we’re hosting special breakout rooms. Plan on sticking around to meet your fellow inventor and get your inventing questions answered. Already receive emails from IGA? No further action is needed on your part. If you do not already receive emails from IGA, please sign up for the event using the link in the comments below. We hope to see you there! #Creativity #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #DreamBig #IGA

Do you have a passion for ideas and products that solve problems? Do you want to be creative for a living? ? Join us next week on Wednesday, September 25th at 4pm Pacific for a fascinating presentation about the mindset needed to survive and thrive as a creative person in corporate America.? ? Our special guest, Phillip Kauffman, will share his unique path to becoming the creative director at a major beverage company with an emphasis on takeaways for you. ? What were the major turning points in his development as a creative person? What decisions did he make that put him on the path to doing engaging work? How is he pursuing an entrepreneurial path today? ? He will also peel back the curtain on what it’s like directing a creative team at well-known and beloved brands.? ? Thank you for sharing your hard-earned wisdom with us, Phillip!? ? “If you look around and don’t see something you want. Make it yourself.” — Aaron Draplin? ? Special note: After the first half of the event ends at 5pm Pacific, we’re hosting special breakout rooms. Plan on sticking around to meet your fellow inventor and get your questions related to entrepreneurship and inventing answered. Already receive emails from IGA? No further action is needed on your part. If you do not already receive emails from IGA, please sign up for the event using the link in the comments below. #Creativity #ProblemSolving #Entrepreneurship #IGA

Today’s the day! Don’t miss out on our special September Inventors Online meeting with patent agent Kevin Prince. In this 30-minute session taking place from 4-4:30pm Pacific, we’re addressing many of the questions we received at our previous meeting with the USPTO, along with any new ones you might have. Our featured guest, Kevin, is an inventor and a founder of the Inventors Forum group in Orange County. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in engineering. As the founder of QuickPatents, LLC and a longtime friend of Inventors Groups of America, we have found him to be a reliable, prompt, affordable, and supportive service provider. He specializes in utility and design patents for independent inventors and small business leaders. This event is being hosted by IGA Marketing Director Madeleine Key. Already receive emails from IGA? You're all set—the Zoom link will be sent straight to your inbox. If you don’t receive emails from IGA, please sign up for the event using the link provided in the comments. #ProductDevelopment #Patents #Opportunity #IGA

Do you have questions about provisional patent applications and the patenting process? Get them answered tomorrow with Inventors Groups of America and Kevin Prince, founder of QuickPatents, during a special rapid-fire 30-minute session that I am hosting. Kevin is an inventor and a patent agent with an excellent reputation among the inventing community. (He was one of the founders of the OC Inventors Forum.) Why the special session? Because there were SO many great questions about PPAs and the patenting process that we couldn’t get to a few weeks ago when IGA hosted two USPTO patent examiners. I am always so impressed with the quality of the questions asked by IGA members. I can pretty much guarantee a speaker is going to leave one of our monthly events with a grin — who doesn’t like to be asked thoughtful, interesting questions?! To join the session, all you have to do is become an IGA member, which is free. (See comment below.) You will receive a link to the event right in your inbox. Hope to see you there. #patents #USPTO

We received so many thought-provoking questions about patents and the patenting process at our Inventors Online webinar last week! We’re hosting a special event to get them answered next Thursday, September 12th, during a short meeting from 4-4:30pm Pacific. Meet patent agent Kevin Prince! He’s one of us. Kevin is an inventor and a founder of the Inventors Forum group in Orange County. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in engineering. As the founder of QuickPatents, LLC and a longtime friend of Inventors Groups of America, we have found him to be a reliable, prompt, affordable, and supportive service provider. He specializes in utility and design patents for independent inventors and small business leaders. Learn more about Kevin and his company QuickPatents here: https://lnkd.in/daqyWrz3 Watch an interview from 2020 with Kevin on inventRightTV: https://lnkd.in/dC2r_brf This event is being hosted by IGA Marketing Director Madeleine Key. Please, bring your questions about provisional patent applications and the patenting process as a whole! #ProductDevelopment #Patents #Innovation #IGA

Thank you to the 148 inventors who joined us live on Wednesday for our Inventors Online presentation with USPTO patent examiners Wade Miles and Ali Soroush, Esq.! Inventors participated from all over the United States, as well as Ireland, Australia, Bulgaria, Mexico, South Africa, and Canada. After discussing some basics of provisional patent applications (PPAs), Wade and Ali explored effective filing strategies. The webinar was packed with useful information and practical advice. Here’s what some of our audience members said: “thanks heaps guys, amazing!!” — P.B. “Thanks, great meeting” — J. “Thank you gentlemen” — J.F. “Thanks for this wonderful information.” — D. “THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH” — J.A. “Thanks much!” — M. “Thank you” — M.S. “Great meeting thank you ????” — N. “Great info, Thanks again!!!” — E.D. “thanks” — H. “Thanks so much!” — A.B. “Great session! Thanks Wade and Ali.” — K.L. “Thank you very much” — P.R. “Thank you both so much!” — A.G. “Thank you very much for the excellent advice!” — A.D. “Thanks so much Wade and Ali on Purpose” — M. “Thanks Wade and Ali! We're ready for another 5 hour long session!” — J.B. “Thank you both very helpful ????” — R. “Thank you everyone!!” — T.A. “Many thanks, this was super informative” — M.K. “Thanks so much, guys!” — K. “Grateful for your time you guys!” — S.R. “Thank you guys! Really appreciate the information and advice.” — M.N. “Thank You IGA” — J.C. “Thanks Wade & Ali!” — S.A. “Thank you for this meeting.” — C. “Tnx!” — K.N. “Thank you Wade & Ali! This was so valuable!” — H.B. “Thank you!!!!!!” — T.N. “Wonderful info, thanks so much!!!!!!!” — B.H. “Thanks guys as always, Great stuff!” — J.C. “Thank you for your time and presentation!” — P.Z. “Thank you so much Ali and Wade! Many Blessings to you both!” — T.R. “Thank you so much for this info Wade and Ali!” — U.T. “Thank you gentlemen. Absolutely awesome!!” — S.M. “You guys at the USPTO rock...!!!” — D.C. “Thank you” — D.B. “Appreciate you guys!” — N.S. “Thank you so much! Very valuable information on PPAs & more!” — J.L. “As expected, IGA gave us an amazing webinar with priceless info. Thank you Stephen, Andrew, Wade and Ali and Courtney!! ????????” — C.C. “Thank you all so much!! Hope you all have a great night!” — M.P. “Thank you guys!” — K.B. “Thanks you guys, great informations.” — N.T. “Thank you, this was very helpful!” — G.G. “Thanks USPTO for great info!” — S.B. “Thank you!!!” — R.M. “Thanks a lot” — D.O “Thank you all! Great information.” — J.K. “Thank you Stephen and Andrew for having this meeting! Let’s have the USPTO back on soon.” — M.K. “Thank you Ali, thank you Wade.” — C.S. “Thank you all” — M.S. “Thanks so much for all the information on PPAs” — S. “Thank you for the great???? meeting ????” — N. “Thank you Ali and Wade” — L. Couldn't make the event? Watch a replay here: https://lnkd.in/gxsGmk7S #Patents #IntellectualProperty #Strategy #IGA