For Independent Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses, People with Ideas, Professional Inventors, etc.

Sometimes, that opportunity that you've been waiting and hoping for, finally arrives, but suddenly you're excited, confused, and you're not quite sure what to do or how to handle it. Should you do the deal yourself or do you need an attorney? What percentage should you ask for? Should it be an exclusive or non-exclusive licensing deal? You may be afraid of losing the potential deal, and need some guidance fast. The earlier you seek guidance in a potential negotiation, the better off you'll be. The goal in these situations is to establish a strong positioning for yourself from the very beginning.

Unexpected Problems? They Happen...

Are You Stuck?

Or, you may realize that you've been stuck, or have encountered an obstacle, or just need brainstorming and guidance on what the best path to take is.

Need Strategy Ideas for Dealing with Your Attorney?

I've found that even if you're working with professionals like an attorney or patent attorney, that it's beneficial to get some outside input, because many attorneys do things very routinely, and sometimes don't consider taking certain actions unless you ask them to. Through brainstorming, it may be possible to see some alternative paths of action, as well as find ways to keep your legal costs in line.

Need A Broader Perspective?

I have a diversified background working with a wide variety of clients dealing with intellectual property issues. So I can help you if you have something other than an invention, like art, or a book idea, music, etc. and need guidance on copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

Short on Time to Figure It Out on Your Own?

Most people don't have time to figure things out on their own. It takes too much time to research a problem, especially when you're in the midst of a difficult problem! I've found that at times like these, most people just want answers and solutions - and quickly.

Working with me doesn't mean that you won't need to do any research at all, nor follow up on the information that I give you, but the referrals and sources that I give you should help you cut through the mustard. My goal is to help you see as many options as possible, to give you a direction to help you get on the right track.

One-On-One TeleConsulting with Stephen Gnass

In any of these types of situations, it easy to see that spending just a few hundred dollars with me is well worth it if you have questions about a potential deal worth tens of thousands of dollars, if not millions of dollars; complications that can cost thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, if not handled correctly; or whether you have doubts about spending thousands, or tens of thousands with any company.

Wherever you live, my TeleConsultations are performed by telephone, so there's no need to incur travel expenses. Below are my Tele-Consulting rates for independent inventors, people with ideas, entrepreneurs and small businesses, starting at $99 for one hour, with packages of hours that reduce the hourly rate as low as $67 per hour.

For detailed information on how I can help you and how the TeleConsultations work, be sure to read through the "Frequently Asked Questions [FAQS] page.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [FAQS]

One example of this, is a client who started the registration process for a trademark. But after his trademark was issued about a year later, another company filed a "cancellation" action with the U.S. Trademark Office, claiming that his new trademark was infringing on their company's existing trademark.

My client was in a "David and Goliath" situation. The company was the third largest in its field. The "cancellation" action was a full legal lawsuit, that he was required by law to participate in, meaning he couldn't just drop it and walk away from it. His attorney in a large law firm, was processing the routine paperwork for this lawsuit, and estimated that it would cost him at least $30,000.00 in attorney fees to fight it. To begin with, he didn't have that kind of money to fight the case. But he was told that even if he went forward, he wasn't guaranteed that he would win the lawsuit.

One day, his attorney, who was female, gave him a one-day notice to let him know that she would be gone on pregnancy leave, and that another attorney would be taking over his case! So his prospects seemed pretty bleak - he would either lose his investment to date in the trademark registration if he dropped the use of his trademark, or he could fight it with a very large cost and still risk losing the lawsuit and the use of his trademark.

This was the situation when I stepped in to consult with my client. After a lot of research, brainstorming, and recommendations, the result was that a settlement agreement was reached directly with the large corporation, then both side's attorneys put it into an agreement. He was allowed to continue using his trademark on a more limited basis, which he was very happy with. Plus, his costs ended up being less than a third of the projected costs to fight the case. It ended up a win-win situation for everyone.

Please note that I didn't replace his attorney, because they were essential in drafting the settlement agreement as well as handling all the required legal paperwork throughout the process. What I did was to help my client see different options, and possibilities, which in the end helped him achieve his personal objectives and goals.

If you need some immediate advice on a specific circumstance or problem, or would just like to brainstorm about the direction you're going in, just give us a call to schedule a time and date for a consultation.

The TeleConsultation^TM sessions are personalized one-on-one coaching and guidance by scheduled telephone appointments with Stephen Gnass. These phone sessions are scheduled in advance by appointment, and we give you approval so that you can record the call so you can listen to it again later.

Major Credit/Debit/ATM Cards accepted through PAYPAL PayPal is FREE to use. Registration NOT REQUIRED. TO SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION NOW, CLICK "BUY NOW" BUTTON ONCE YOU MAKE YOUR PAYMENT, CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION.

Pricing: The rate is $99.00 for one hour of phone consultation. You pay for a minimum one hour time-block, and time is deducted from the one hour as you use it in 15 minute increments, similar to working with an attorney on retainer. This option is available only to independent inventors and people with new ideas. It is billed and must be paid for prior to the call. See Important Policies for Details.

For individuals that need guidance and advice for longer term projects, such as problems and challenges that arise, or to brainstorm on potential options on an ongoing basis, there's the Ongoing TeleConsulting^TM-on-a-Retainer program. The TeleConsultation^TM sessions are personalized one-on-one coaching and guidance by scheduled telephone appointments with Stephen Gnass. These phone sessions are scheduled in advance by appointment, and we give you approval so that you can record the call and listen to it again later.

For years, TeleConsultation^TM sessions have backed up our products including the Invention Connection® Online Cybershow and the Invention Convention® physical trade show.

Major Credit/Debit/ATM Cards accepted through PAYPAL PayPal is FREE to use. Registration NOT REQUIRED. TO SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION NOW, CLICK "BUY NOW" BUTTON ONCE YOU MAKE YOUR PAYMENT, CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION.

Pricing: Purchasing three hours pre-paid provides you with a discount consulting rate of $87.50 per hour. The package rate is $262.50 for three hours of consultation. Time is deducted from the three hours as you use it in 15 minute increments, similar to working with an attorney on retainer. This discount rate is available only to independent inventors and people with new ideas. It is billed and must be paid for prior to the call. See Important Policies for Details.