In this interview, Kim MeckWood, founder and CEO of Click & Carry, discusses the truth about investing in intellectual property (IP) and how to avoid costly mistakes. Kim shares her journey of inventing a device that allows you to carry multiple bags hands-free, and gives insights on navigating the complex world of patents, trademarks, and manufacturing. She also talks about her experience on Shark Tank, the challenges of dealing with copycats, and the importance of utilizing free resources like patent and trademark resource centers. Kim's candid advice and real-world experience make this video a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and inventors looking to protect their innovations and avoid common pitfalls.
#invention #patent #investing #intellectualproperty #lawsuit #entrepreneur #sharktank #startups #business #innovation #success #money
#IpProtection #Entrepreneurship #Patents #Ip #Trademarks
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - How Click & Carry Works
3:06 - Who Would Use Click & Carry
5:59 - What Inspired Click & Carry
6:27 - Transitioning Industries
8:32 - Learning Curves of Manufacturing
10:37 - Utilizing Resources to Save Money
12:48 - Out of Pocket Expenses Before Selling
14:35 - IP Experience
17:11 - Patent and Trademark Resource Centers
19:47 - Restless with Patent Attorney
22:00 - When to go full time with your invention
23:28 - Always want to be an entrepreneur
25:20 - Multiple streams of income
28:10 - Bringing your idea to life and selling it
30:35 - Going on Shark Tank
33:40 - Best and worst day of your life
37:40 - Quitting your job and going all in on your product
39:44 - What Happened After Shark Tank
42:58 - Barbara’s Offer
46:44 - Getting Into Retailers
49:07 - Copycats
54:44 - New Products
56:37 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:49 - How to Purchase Click & Carry
59:18 - Outro
In this interview, Kim MeckWood, founder and CEO of Click & Carry, discusses the truth about investing in intellectual property (IP) and how to avoid costly mistakes. Kim shares her journey of inventing a device that allows you to carry multiple bags hands-free, and gives insights on navigating the complex world of patents, trademarks, and manufacturing. She also talks about her experience on Shark Tank, the challenges of dealing with copycats, and the importance of utilizing free resources like patent and trademark resource centers. Kim's candid advice and real-world experience make this video a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and inventors looking to protect their innovations and avoid common pitfalls.
#invention #patent #investing #intellectualproperty #lawsuit #entrepreneur #sharktank #startups #business #innovation #success #money
#IpProtection #Entrepreneurship #Patents #Ip #Trademarks
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - How Click & Carry Works
3:06 - Who Would Use Click & Carry
5:59 - What Inspired Click & Carry
6:27 - Transitioning Industries
8:32 - Learning Curves of Manufacturing
10:37 - Utilizing Resources to Save Money
12:48 - Out of Pocket Expenses Before Selling
14:35 - IP Experience
17:11 - Patent and Trademark Resource Centers
19:47 - Restless with Patent Attorney
22:00 - When to go full time with your invention
23:28 - Always want to be an entrepreneur
25:20 - Multiple streams of income
28:10 - Bringing your idea to life and selling it
30:35 - Going on Shark Tank
33:40 - Best and worst day of your life
37:40 - Quitting your job and going all in on your product
39:44 - What Happened After Shark Tank
42:58 - Barbara’s Offer
46:44 - Getting Into Retailers
49:07 - Copycats
54:44 - New Products
56:37 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:49 - How to Purchase Click & Carry
59:18 - Outro