Exercise 3. Read the text, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
How to Become an Inventor
Many people think that becoming an inventor is a simple process of three steps: having a bright idea, researching the market for the idea, and then selling that idea to a large company. It’s not that simple, however, and can often be a time-consuming, difficult process. So let’s take a look at what you need to do to become an inventor.
Every invention starts with an idea. Brainstorm your ideas with colleagues, friends, and family. For any idea they like, do research to check that your idea is original. Decide if you want to protect or patent your idea from being copied. Think carefully about this, as you do not want to be an inventor who says, “He wouldn’t have been able to steal my idea if I had patented it.”
So now you have the idea, what’s next? Once you settle on the idea for your invention, study he market you want to sell it to. Get to know as much as you can about the customers who will buy your product. Make sure it will be profitable.
Once you have identified that market for your invention, write a business plan, possibly create a sample of your product, and then go out and try to sell it. This is a challenging stage because you could meet with a lot of rejection. Keep going and don’t give up. Do not lose sight of your goal - seeing your product used and enjoyed by millions.
1. Becoming an inventor is a difficult process.
2. You should work with your colleagues, friends, and family to choose the topic for your research.
3. You should do the market research for your product before you settle on the idea for your invention.
4. Try to catch sight of your goal because your product will be used and enjoyed by millions.
5. The process of carrying out your business plan is not easy.