We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Bernadette Marshall a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

An idea cannot be patented; however, an invention can and should be. Before tackling the patent and manufacturing process, a preliminary design stage can save substantial time and cost.

There are millions of different types of symbols; every profession has its own. Symbols in drawings are used to communicate and detail the characteristics of a specific field. They represent materials and equipment and include abbreviations understood by people familiar with that line of work. In drawings they save space because a symbol can convey a large amount of information.

he long awaited video on How to secure your Invention is now up on our YouTube Channel, NBG Drafting & Design.

There are several ways to protect yourself and your invention from being misused and/or stolen. We're going talk about a few of the precautionary measures one can take to keep your intellectual property safe.

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