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Interesting Patent Meeting Dynamic

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(Imported from old site; original post: Tuesday, September 11, 2012)

conference table

My dad decided to come with me to discuss final future pricing of all the work to be done. He is currently in half-ownership with me of Nimex Technologies, so he certainly has that right! And honestly, I’m glad he decided to come, because I’m still inexperienced, of course, and I wanted to see how a pro handles himself.

Much to my surprise, he told me beforehand that I could conduct the meeting myself. Seems that instead of me getting to watch a pro, the pro got to watch me! Which is good. I could use the critique.

After over an hour, we agreed on what would be done, and for what price. The agreement letter should be sent to me tomorrow, and then we can start the drafting process!

My dad later told me that he was very proud how I handled myself in the meeting. And for any son, wanting your dad to be proud of you is always an underlying need, whether you admit it or not. So, needless to say, I was satisfied on multiple fronts after the conclusion of this meeting.

Also of note was the results of the patent search. Based on what you’ve read so far, I’m sure you can guess that there wasn’t enough found not to pursue a patent. The email was sent to me yesterday informing me of this a very long, roundabout way. However, the really pleasing part about this was the fact that they couldn’t find anything that worked in a similar manner (apparently, direction of operation matters in reference to the user!). This was apparently “extremely odd”, but in a good way. This just means a much greater chance of having most, if not all, of my claims patented. Great news! Let’s hope this is indeed the case when it finally hits the desk of the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) patent agent!

Can’t Post Often…Yet.

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(Imported from old site; original post: Tuesday, May 22, 2012)

me and dad cutlery

So I’m realizing how little I can post about what I’m doing because it’s all so secretive. Hopefully, that’ll change in the near future. But I have to invent something and patent it first!

I’ve realized that this is the most unbusiness-like business website I’ve ever seen… at least this post stuff. I may end up having this split from the business website. Or maybe I’ll just embrace it and make it its own section apart from the “actual” company updates. But I won’t have very many true company updates for awhile (at least a year from now, maybe even longer), so I’m in no hurry there.

But I’m liking the thought of embracing doing this business site the way that I am, you know? It gives people insight into who I am, and after all, I’m the one crawling through the muck of inexperience in an attempt to build a company, right? So, if you get to know me, you’ll know more about the company.

Thankfully, though, my dad sometimes pulls me out of the muck to give me advice (and very good advice, at that). The advice typically rubs me the wrong way, but that’s because we’re both alpha males, and we each believe the way we do things is the only right way to do it…except I’m actually right… Occasionally, he’s even been known to grill me a steak, just like is shown in the picture above.

Love you, Dad!