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The Invention/New Product Exposition (INPEX) runs an invention show featuring inventions, innovations and new products of every kind.

From inventors to entrepreneurs, any individual or company with a new product may exhibit at INPEX.

In addition to holding the shows, INPEX grants awards each year. Entries in the INPEX International Awards Program are judged by an international jury. The jury considers the creativity, appeal and usefulness of the new products.

A cash prize of $5,000 is awarded to the first place winner. Second and third place winners receive $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. Winners may also receive awards and trophies. An award may even lead to increased exposure for the invention.

Read more about the INPEX Awards Program at http://www.inventionshow.com

If you’ve come up with a new toy or game, you may want to consider showing it off at the American International Toy Fair in the INPEX Inventors Pavillion. The Toy Fair is held February 12-15, 2006

INPEX is the Invention/New Product Exposition. They provide unique trade shows that showcase inventions, new products and innovations. Meet other inventors, entrepreneurs and show off your toy to investors and businesses.

Learn more by visiting http://www.inventionshow.com/ today.

Once you have applied for patent protection, it is time to begin the next hurdle: you need to decide whether you want to find a licensee for your invention or take it on yourself as an entrepreneur.

Many inventors opt for licensing, but it is not always easy to find a licensee. A licensee will absorb all of the risk, so they must see a great deal of potential in your invention before they will consider it a worthwhile venture.

So how you approach a licensee is very important. In fact, you should learn a little about licensing before you even invest any money into your invention.

The best way to gain an education in finding a licensee for your invention is to learn from someone with experience. Harvey Reese is a successful licensing agent, new product developer and consultant. He has written a step-by-step guide for new inventors interested in gaining the upper-hand in the licensing game.

Review “How to License Your Million Dollar Idea” for a crash course in licensing and finally earn a profit from your ideas!

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Here’s an interesting and useful new invention, especially for smokers trying to quit…

The inventor is J. B. Snyder of Avon, Conneticut. Snyder has invented the Linkman Habit Reversal Tool. This battery-powered device can be carried on a keychain or worn as a pendant.

To use the device, you just double-click a button when you feel like you need a cigarette. The Linkman will flash red if you have not waited long enough between cigarettes. It will flash green if you have waited long enough since your last cigarette.

The Linkman attempts to eventually wean you off cigarettes by gradually increasing the time between cigarettes. That means each time you smoke a cigarette, the time you must wait to smoke the next becomes a little longer. The aim is to allow users to quit smoking in a few months.

You can find out more about Linkman at http://www.linkman.com.

Although simplistic, this patent-pending invention is an excellent example of a product that solves a problem for it’s market. With the right marketing, it could really take off!

In cooperation with the Marketplace for Entrepreneurs, the Northern Plains Inventors Congress (NPIC) will hold a tradeshow on January 17, 2006 at the Fargo Dome in Fargo, North Dakota.

The tradeshow will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free. All inventors, entrepreneurs, and service providers are welcome to attend this annual event. Julia M. Rhodes, founder and President of KleenSlate Concepts (a successful international product development company) is the keynote speaker.

NPIC attendees can display their products at the Marketplace for Entrepreneurs in Bismarck, North Dakota on January 18, 2006. The cost for a booth is $25 for 2006 NPIC attendees.

Read more at the Northern Plains Inventors Congress website.