Topic: The Sticky Truth About Post-It Notes: Lessons on How to License Your Inventions | Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA

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This episode of Invent America Podcasts (hosted by Michael King and "America's Inventor Lady", Rita Crompton), centered on an interview with serial inventor Alan Amron.

Across the four segments, the discussion covers:

Introduction & Network Background: The shift from traditional radio/vector units to streaming/YouTube, how free broadcast networks operate vs. "pay-to-play", and the introduction of serial inventor Alan Amron (40+ patents).
Inventing Background & The Licensing Debate: Alan’s background (inventing since age 12), his early inventions (battery-operated water gun, first-down NFL laser line, Photo Wallet for Nikon), and an in-depth debate on why solo inventors should license products instead of manufacturing them themselves.
The Post-it Note Origin & Trade Secrets: Alan’s story of creating the "Press-on Memo" in 1973 using his "Stick-Em-Up" spray, presenting it to 3M executives at a 1974 NYC expo, the legal concept of trade secrets/commerce vs. formal patent claims, and his ongoing battle regarding sticky note authorship.
Advice for Beginners & Latest Innovation: Alan’s crucial advice for new inventors (keep detailed records and document everything) and his latest product—the Regen Candle, designed to eliminate wax waste, pooling, and mess.

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Description

This episode of Invent America Podcasts (hosted by Michael King and "America's Inventor Lady", Rita Crompton), centered on an interview with serial inventor Alan Amron.

Across the four segments, the discussion covers:

Introduction & Network Background: The shift from traditional radio/vector units to streaming/YouTube, how free broadcast networks operate vs. "pay-to-play", and the introduction of serial inventor Alan Amron (40+ patents).
Inventing Background & The Licensing Debate: Alan’s background (inventing since age 12), his early inventions (battery-operated water gun, first-down NFL laser line, Photo Wallet for Nikon), and an in-depth debate on why solo inventors should license products instead of manufacturing them themselves.
The Post-it Note Origin & Trade Secrets: Alan’s story of creating the "Press-on Memo" in 1973 using his "Stick-Em-Up" spray, presenting it to 3M executives at a 1974 NYC expo, the legal concept of trade secrets/commerce vs. formal patent claims, and his ongoing battle regarding sticky note authorship.
Advice for Beginners & Latest Innovation: Alan’s crucial advice for new inventors (keep detailed records and document everything) and his latest product—the Regen Candle, designed to eliminate wax waste, pooling, and mess.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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