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Scoping Out Your Idea

The following questions provide examples of the topics for each area in the Idea Scoping Tool.
You can adjust these to reflect your specific idea.

1) Design What type of idea have you created? A software application, a physical
device, a diagnostic tool, etc.? What are its key design elements?
2) Attributes Is it an extension to an existing product, a feature enhancement, a
3) Advantages disruptive technology?
4) Proof Points Does it stand alone, is it a subsystem or a component of
5) Legal and something larger?
Are there external dependencies on other technologies?
Regulatory
What are the particular characteristics of your idea that are most
unique?
What makes your idea stand out from other approaches that might
be considered similar?
Does it reflect special insights or technical breakthroughs?

What performance advantages or gains are achieved with your idea?
Can these advantages be duplicated by other solutions or
approaches?

Do you know for certain that this idea is technically possible?
Do you have a proof of concept?
Do you have a working prototype?
Have the scientific and technical claims been reviewed by your peers?
Have you engaged with any early customers?

Is this entirely your idea? Does anyone else have a potential claim to
ownership?
Are regulatory approvals required?
Are you aware of anyone else currently working on an idea like this?
Have you taken any steps to protect your intellectual property (IP) or
trade secrets?
Have you filed a provisional patent?

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