By popular request, here are links to Y-Innovation’s favorite and most requested resources. Contact us if you know of others that are worthy of consideration.

Nondisclosure Agreement
Use the links below to download Y-Innovation’s standard Nondisclosure Agreement. This agreement was prepared by Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione, a top intellectual property law firm. Please consult with your own attorney before adapting this document for your own use.

Nondisclosure Agreement (MS-Word Format)
Nondisclosure Agreement (PDF Format)

Invention Assignment Agreement
Be sure to have an invention assignment agreement in place with any third-parties you hire to work on your new invention or product. These agreements ensure that ownership of all new discoveries and intellectual property is assigned to you.

Invention Assignment Agreement (MS-Word Format)
Invention Assingment Agreement (PDF Format)

Here are select titles from Y Innovation's library of books on creativity, innovation, marketing and entrepreneurship. Click here for links to purchase these titles on Amazon.com.

Sparks of Genius by Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein
Discussion of the 13 thinking tools of the world's most creative people. Learn to think more creatively to fuel the innovation process.

The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley
Tips, tricks and observations on the process of innovation at IDEO, one of the world's top product development companies.

The New Products Workshop by Barry Feig
An excellent guide to developing products from the standpoint of the consumer.

Patent Law Essentials by Alan Durham
Before spending a lot of time and money working with patent attorneys, consider learning a bit about patent law, yourself. This book is a thorough, yet highly readable discussion of US patent law for non-lawyers.

New Venture Creation by Jeffry Timmons
This book is THE textbook for starting your own business. It contains a thorough treatment of all stages of the new venture creation process, including team building, business plan creation and financing.

Negotiating Rationally by Max Bazerman
For your innovation efforts prove successful, you will eventually be faced with negotiating a deal. This title provides interesting perspectives on the negotiation process and will help you avoid common mistakes made in the board room.

Co-Opetition by Brandenburge and Nalebuff
A partnership is sometimes the best way to bring new concepts to market. Co-Opetiion provides a new perspective on partnerships from the standpoint of game theory. This book is incredibly useful in learning to structure deals.

Handbook of Technical Writing by Alred, Brusaw and Oliu
Your ideas are the most valuable when your communication surrounding them is professional and well-organized. This handbook contains excellent examples of many communications situations and will help you polish your grammar, too.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
Search U.S. patents, pending patent applications and trademarks.

European Patent Office
Search European patents and patent applications. It is important to remember that your idea must be the first of its kind in the world to receive a United States patent.