Honest Inventing® — It’s Official!

At Invention City, we’ve always believed that independent inventors deserve the truth.

Not just encouragement. Not just opportunity. But honest, clear-eyed guidance and support — the kind that helps you avoid unnecessary expenses, protect your ideas, and bring your best inventions to life. That belief has guided our work since day one, and now, we’ve taken a bold step to underscore that commitment:

We’re proud to announce that “Honest Inventing” is now a registered trademark of Invention City.

Why Trademark “Honest Inventing”?

Because it’s more than a phrase. It’s a promise.

Too often, inventors are misled by flashy promises, high fees, and vague results. We’ve seen it all — and we’ve built our business to be the antidote. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of inventors navigate the challenging path of development, evaluation, licensing, and commercialization, all while offering straightforward advice, practical support, and an honest assessment of each idea’s potential.

“Honest Inventing” captures everything we stand for. So we decided to protect it, legally and publicly.

What It Means Going Forward

Now that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially registered our trademark, “Honest Inventing” is truly ours. But that also means the bar is higher than ever — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

To own this phrase means we have to live it. Every day. In every inventor conversation, evaluation report, royalty agreement, and handshake. We take that responsibility seriously.

We know you’re putting your dreams, your time, and often your own savings on the line. You deserve a partner who will be transparent with you — about your invention’s prospects, about costs, and about your options.

That’s what “Honest Inventing” is all about. And now, it’s more than a philosophy. It’s part of our identity.

Thank You for Trusting Us

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just getting to know us, thank you. You inspire us to keep improving, to keep innovating, and to keep earning the trust you place in us.

We’re excited for the road ahead — and proud to walk it with you under the banner of Honest Inventing®.

Learn more about us and get started on the next steps with your idea here.