How to Launch a New Product: Prototypes, Patents, & TV

How do you turn an idea into a product? Join inventRight Cofounder Stephen Key and guest inventor Jamaal Speights as they explore his journey from creating a prototype to protecting an idea with patents and even pitching it on national TV! 🚀 In this episode, Jamaal shares the story behind his invention, CatTop, a laptop designed exclusively for cats. Learn how his creative solution for a quirky cat behavior became a product featured on FOX’s "Snake Oil," skyrocketing his sales and capturing the hearts of cat lovers everywhere. Thank you QuickPatents for sponsoring this video. Reach QuickPatents founder Kevin Prince at 1-800-505-5610 and https://www.quickpatents.com for help patenting your ideas. Thank you Jamaal Speights for a fantastic interview. Check out CapTop Here: https://cattop.com/ 0:00 - Introduction: From Kickstarter to National TV 0:45 - Meet Jamal: The story behind CatTop 1:16 - Identifying a Need: Cats and keyboards 2:27 - Building the Prototype: Tools and materials 3:39 - Protecting the Idea: The patent process 6:03 - Crowdfunding Challenges: Lessons from Kickstarter & Indiegogo 9:04 - TV Feature: CatTop on FOX’s "Snake Oil" 11:12 - Sales Surge: Impact of national exposure 12:21 - Marketing with Videos: Crafting a fun, engaging campaign 15:04 - Lessons Learned: Avoiding common pitfalls in licensing 16:01 - Jamal’s Day Job: Balancing software development and inventing 16:36 - Closing Remarks: Inspiration for aspiring inventors Earn Passive Income From Your Ideas with inventRight! Turn your ideas, inventions, and products into licensed income with expert guidance. 📞 Call: *+1 (650) 793-1477* 📧 Email: *[email protected]* 📚 New to licensing? Start here: — One Simple Idea: https://amzn.to/4fwVVOT — Free Inventor Resources: https://bit.ly/3AaGko2 *About Stephen Key* Award-winning inventor with 20+ patents and products sold worldwide. Co-founder of inventRight, bestselling author, and speaker on licensing and IP strategies. *About Andrew Krauss* Licensing expert with 25+ years of experience. Co-founder of inventRight and former president of one of the nation’s top inventor associations. Speaker at USPTO events and innovation advocate. *About inventRightTV* The #1 YouTube channel for licensing insights with 80K+ subscribers and nearly 1M monthly impressions. For sponsorships, email: [email protected] Disclaimer: inventRight is not a law firm. For legal, patent, or trademark advice, consult a professional.