How do I start my own doll company?

Start a custom doll business by following these 9 steps:

STEP 1: Plan your business.
STEP 2: Form a legal entity.
STEP 3: Register for taxes.
STEP 4: Open a business bank account & credit card.
STEP 5: Set up business accounting.
STEP 6: Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
STEP 7: Get business insurance.

How do I patent a toy?

To patent your toy idea, write a one-page abstract that describes the functions of the toy, how to use it, and how to build it. Use text and drawings to provide evidence that your invention is unique, non-obvious, and useful.

How do you pitch an idea to a toy company?

To do that effectively, you will have to do your research beforehand and put together a comprehensive pitch.

Research your niche.
Patent your toy idea through the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Identify why your product is unique and why companies must purchase the idea.

How do you bring a toy to market?

Bringing Your Product to Market You can sell directly to stores and/or toy wholesalers in your area. You can also send direct mail pieces to retailers/wholesalers by purchasing mailing labels of these outlets from mailing list brokers.

How can I promote my toys?

Key ideas to promote toys on social media

“Friends trust friends“. Toy marketing relies on influencers and recommendations from other kids.
Toys are made to be played with. Show them in action with videos, gifs, or photo carousels.
Think demographics.
Find your voice and style for each social network, too.

How do I submit an idea to Mattel?

If You1 want to voluntarily submit an idea through the “My Mattel Ideas” website (“MMI Website”), then carefully read this Submission Agreement (“Submission Agreement”). This document affects Your legal rights and is a legally enforceable contract between You and Mattel, Inc.

How do you patent something?

Steps to Filing a Patent Application

Keep a Written Record of Your Invention. Record every step of the invention process in a notebook.
Make Sure Your Invention Qualifies for Patent Protection.
Assess the Commercial Potential of Your Invention.
Conduct a Thorough Patent Search.
Prepare and File an Application With the USPTO.

How can I contact Barbie?

If you require assistance, please call 800-747-8697 from within the U.S. or Canada or 201-443-1091 from outside the U.S. or Canada, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

How do I sell my invention to my business?

Before you even consider approaching prospective companies to sell your idea, be sure you’re clear in the following areas:

Know your market. This means gathering as much feedback as possible on your own invention idea.
Do some legal legwork.
Look into production.