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Idea for Lunch Snack? Who to go to?

Hi guys

I have an idea for a new lunchtime alternative to sandwiches/salads and would like to approach someone with the idea, but I’m not sure how to go about it.

Who would I approach and how would I make sure they didn’t just take and use my idea? I don’t think it is something you could patent as its not a new thing, it’s just not on the market yet as a snack/lunch/meal.

Thanks
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  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,633 Forumite
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    lawtz04 wrote: »
    Hi guys

    I have an idea for a new lunchtime alternative to sandwiches/salads and would like to approach someone with the idea, but I’m not sure how to go about it.

    Who would I approach and how would I make sure they didn’t just take and use my idea? I don’t think it is something you could patent as its not a new thing, it’s just not on the market yet as a snack/lunch/meal.

    Thanks

    Not sure who / what you mean by go to?

    Should be relatively easy to trial on a small scale?
  • lawtz04
    lawtz04 Posts: 585 Forumite
    Thanks - i was more looking to approach someone to take the idea on and i take a cut!
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  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,633 Forumite
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    lawtz04 wrote: »
    Thanks - i was more looking to approach someone to take the idea on and i take a cut!

    So, you're thinking something along the lines of "hey, i think theres money in flogging breakfast cereals to people for lunch"

    "!!!!, i hadnt thought of that! heres a million pounds!"

    That sort of thing?
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