AI is dominating headlines, but can it actually generate true Intellectual Property for your startup? On this full episode of Invent America, co-hosts Michael King and "America's Inventor Lady", Rita Crompton, bust the hype around AI and super-intelligence, explaining why artificial intelligence can only package existing data—not create the genuinely novel ideas required for valid IP.

We’re also joined by solo inventor and former court reporter Kerry Chitkowski, who shares her journey of bringing a game-changing, collapsible pet platform to market out of pure necessity to help her mother and service animals. From initial sketch to securing a patent and landing interest from major distributors, Kerry and Rita walk step-by-step through navigating prototype phases, avoiding predatory scams, and making logical, emotion-free business decisions.

Key Takeaways for Founders & Inventors:

• Why AI tools won't secure your patents or generate original IP

• The 3 core steps every solo inventor must follow: Idea -> Prototype -> Patent

• How Kerry Chitkowski turned a personal problem into a patented, multi-industry product

• Warning signs of predatory "inventor scams" and why professional legal help is non-negotiable

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