Design Projects FAQ's

How can I protect my idea if I work with MotionTouch?

Establishing the capacity to protect a new idea is fundamental to its long term success.

• MotionTouch realises that a primary concern for all our clients is protecting their ideas and intellectual property rights (IPR)
• We provide our clients with guidance and advice on how to establish which intellectual property rights already exist in their product area
• MotionTouch has a confidentiality agreement that protects its clients and we will also be happy to review agreements drafted by our clients

Read more about our intellectual property audit service

Review our confidentiality agreement

How can I protect my idea in the future?

Please ask us for more information in this area when completing your product design enquiry form. In general you are protected by copyright, but you can also register your design. If your idea is an innovative solution to a real-world problem you may be able to register for a patent.

Establishing the capacity to protect a new idea is fundamental to its long term success.

• MotionTouch realises that a primary concern for all our clients is protecting their ideas and intellectual property rights (IPR)
• We provide our clients with guidance and advice on how to establish which intellectual property rights already exist in their product area

Read more about our intellectual property audit service

What is a patent?

A patent is the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.

Is there already a patent on my idea?

Establishing the capacity to protect a new idea is fundamental to its long term success. MotionTouch can help you establish the patent situation in your product area.

Ask us about our patent checking service when you enquire. You can also read more about our intellectual property audit service

What development process does MotionTouch follow for design projects?

Please read our Design Process for more information.

How should I choose the right design partner for my project?

In order to deliver cost effective, high quality designs, your design partner should:

• Have relevant technical expertise
• Experience of designing similar products
• Understand how to design the product ready for manufacture

Also, it is very important to select a design partner that shares your vision, so you can work effectively together.

I would like to talk to MotionTouch about helping me develop my product - what should I do next?

Please contact us either for a general chat about your project, or to request a quotation. We look forward to hearing from you.

What happens when I make an enquiry about designing a product?

Step 1: A member of our client service team will deal with your initial enquiry and through talking to you, will gather all the necessary information a about your project.

Step 2: Your projects will be assigned a design engineer, who will carry out a review and ask additional questions. As part of the quoting process, the engineer may make suggestions on potential improvements to the product and cost efficient production.

Step 3: The client service person will then discuss the quote with the design team before forwarding it to you. The client service team are always available to answer questions you may have. As the project goes live, the Project Manager joins the team to ensure day to day smooth running and effective communication between the client service, design and production teams and the client.

Once my product is designed do I have to manufacture it with MotionTouch?

You are not committed to manufacturing your product with MotionTouch, unless we have contributed to the funding of your project. We always request the opportunity to quote for the manufacturing part of your project, as Motion Touch offers a fully managed offshore production service - so our clients benefit from high quality, cost effective overseas manufacturing facilities, combined with local multi-lingual project management.

What design package do you use in house?

We use Solidworks. This sophisticated design package allows us to design individual components, assemble them into integrated products and carry out a variety of functions including Finite Element Analysis.

How long will my design project take?

Development time is dependent on your product's complexity. We can provide you with timescales as part of the quoting process. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your project.

How much will it cost to develop my product?

Development costs vary widely depending on the nature of the project. We can provide you with a through development quotation and timescales for your product. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your project.