From time to time the ATA is contacted by budding inventors really excited about their latest invention.

The ATA's Guide to Budding Inventors is a resource we have developed to assist you.

Download the PDF here. (64kb)

Additional resources

We provide the following links to other sites  which may be of use — however they are provided only for reference  and we cannot attest to their accuracy or otherwise.
 
Rehtmeyer, Inc. — toy and game consultancy
Discover Games — resources for game inventors

Two books available for purchase: 
• The Toy and Game Inventors Handbook
• The Game Inventors Guide

General inventor resources and information — Inventors at About.com
Toy Inventor's Guide — US Toy Industry Association
Intellectual Property protection — IP Australia
Board Game Designers forum