Avoiding invention scams.(Brief article)

QA I have an invention I came up with for cars. The Patent & Trademark Institute of America wants to go with my project, but I would have to pay $750 to start the project. I only have a rough sketch/diagram and I do not have a prototype. I'm trying to find out where to take my invention and who to trust.

--Michael B.

Via the Internet

Finding a reputable company to help you get your invention into the marketplace can be an overwhelming task. There are invention promotion firms available to assist you with developing a prototype. But be very cautious: not all invention firms are legitimate.

Numerous independent inventors have lost thousands …