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Ask HN: Finding a partner for a unique request
I have a growing stack of various hardware concepts that I believe are patentable, potentially lucrative, and doable with existing technology and manufacturing processes.
These aren't 'business ideas' but are unique concepts in the fields of optics, microarchitecture, user interfaces, biotech and electrochemistry among others. Generally I spend a little bit of time verifying that nothing too similar has been patented but I'm trying to spend less time on the idea log and more time on my existing projects.
What I am looking for: an informal partner who I can send these concepts to - if they decide it's worth patenting, we split ownership of the IP in exchange for legal/biz dev services.
I wouldn't expect this partner to sign nondisclosure agreements or anything binding them legally unless we decided to move forward with a patent. I'm not too concerned about the risk.
I just want to send a few things along at a time and continue to do so as long as it seems like a good fit.
I don't have the time to work on most of these projects right now (I am committed to a startup at the moment), however I'd be okay with holding the patents until the right time. I wouldn't expect this partner to develop any of the ideas out but I would expect an effort in trying to drum up some interest.
If anyone is interested please reply and we'll connect.