Expert Invention Assistance Backed by
Industry-Leading Design & Innovation

At Invention to Market™, we help inventors patent, prototype, and launch successful products with expert guidance from a team of experienced designers, engineers, and intellectual property specialists.

Founded by Ron Boeder, an award-winning Industrial Designer and Professor of Intellectual Property & Product Development, Invention to Market provides a strategic, results-driven approach to turning ideas into real products. Whether you need patent protection, prototyping, or market entry strategies, we provide expert support at every stage.

Trusted Invention Assistance Backed by Industry-Leading Product Development

Invention to Market provides expert invention assistance with a strong foundation in industrial design, product development, and manufacturing. We help inventors refine their ideas, protect their intellectual property, and create real, manufacturable products.

Founded by Ron Boeder, an award-winning Industrial Designer and Professor of Industrial Design, Intellectual Property, Start-Up Formation, and Manufacturing at San Jose State University, Invention to Market is a division of Exodesign, a top-tier Industrial Design and Product Development firm.

Our approach is hands-on, providing inventors with expert guidance at every stage—from concept and patent protection to prototyping, engineering, and market readiness.

Why Choose Invention to Market?

 Comprehensive Invention Support – From patent searches to product design and commercialization, we guide you every step of the way.

 Top-Tier Product Development Expertise – Led by an award-winning industrial designer, we ensure that your invention is designed for success.

 Proven Track Record – We’ve helped hundreds of inventors bring their ideas to life and successfully launch in the market.

 Free Consultation & NDA Protection – Your idea is safe and confidential with our signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Our Expertise

Invention to Market is backed by decades of experience in product development, industrial design, and intellectual property protection. We are a division of Exodesign, LLC, an industrial design firm that has collaborated with Apple, Meta, HP, Boston Scientific, and Mitsubishi—bringing world-class product development expertise to independent inventors.

Our team includes:

 Patent professionals – Helping inventors protect their intellectual property.

 Industrial designers & engineers – Creating prototypes and refining product concepts.

 Manufacturing & commercialization specialists – Helping inventors navigate production and market entry.

Meet the Founder: Ron Boeder, IDSA

Ron Boeder is an award-winning Industrial Designer, Professor, and Founder of Invention to Market. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed over 100 patented products and received international recognition for design excellence, including:

🏆 Two IDEA Gold Awards – The highest honor in Industrial Design.

🏆 Two CES Innovations Awards – Recognizing groundbreaking product innovation.

🏆 Braun Prize (Germany), G-Mark Award (Japan), iF Award (Germany).

As a Professor at San Jose State University, Ron has mentored the next generation of product innovators. His experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing ensures that inventors receive real, results-driven guidance—not just theoretical advice.

🚀 Ron has firsthand experience launching his own product, the LensLifter Eyewear Holder, giving him deep insight into the challenges inventors face.

A Track Record of Innovation

With a proven history of successful product launches, I have developed over 100 patented products and earned multiple international design awards, including:

✅ Two IDEA Gold Awards – Industrial Design Excellence’s highest honor.

✅ CES Innovations Awards – Recognizing cutting-edge product designs.

✅ The Braun Prize (Germany), G-Mark Award (Japan), and iF Award (Germany).

My work has helped businesses and independent inventors secure patents, develop products, and successfully bring them to market.

Why I Started Invention to Market

My passion for invention comes from firsthand experience. I successfully designed, patented, and launched my own product—the LensLifter Eyewear Holder—giving me deep insight into the challenges inventors face.

That experience inspired me to create Invention to Market, an innovation firm that provides practical, results-driven solutions for inventors at every stage of the process.

Beyond One Person – A Team of Experts

 Patent & Intellectual Property Specialists – Helping protect and secure your ideas.

 Industrial Designers & Engineers – Transforming concepts into prototypes and production-ready designs.

 Manufacturing & Market Entry Advisors – Ensuring a clear path to commercialization.

By combining expertise in intellectual property, design, and product development, we provide a seamless, end-to-end invention process.

Our Core Services

📌 Patent & Intellectual Property Protection

Patent searches, provisional & utility patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

📌 Product Design & Prototyping

3D CAD modeling, usability testing, industrial design, and working prototypes.

📌 Manufacturing & Commercialization

Market entry strategies, branding, licensing, packaging, and manufacturing guidance.

Your Invention Could Be Next

These are just a few major retailers where Invention to Market clients' products have been sold:

💡 Inventors we’ve worked with have developed products across industries, from medical devices to consumer technology.

Start Your Journey Today!

📞 Call Now: (408) 662-1760

📧 Email: RonBoeder@InventionToMarket.com

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Where We've Worked

While we specialize in serving inventors throughout Northern California, our expertise has helped clients nationwide and internationally.

Bay Area & Northern California

San Francisco/Peninsula: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame, San Carlos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Hillsborough.

East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Fremont.

North Bay: Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Napa, Sonoma. Sacramento Metro Area: Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Davis.

Central Coast: Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara.

Clients Beyond Northern California

We’ve also worked with inventors and businesses across the U.S. and internationally, including: Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia, Austin, New York, Boston, Taipei, and Amsterdam.

A Track Record of Innovation

With a proven history of successful product launches, I have developed over 100 patented products and earned multiple international design awards, including:

Two IDEA Gold Awards – Industrial Design Excellence’s highest honor.

CES Innovations Awards – Recognizing cutting-edge product designs.

The Braun Prize (Germany), G-Mark Award (Japan), and iF Award (Germany).

Innovative Designs That Shape the Future

Over the years, I’ve helped bring dozens of products to life—from cutting-edge medical devices to groundbreaking consumer technology. Here are some of the products I’ve designed, developed, or helped launch.

Restoration Robotics

ClearEar

Comcast

Looxcie

Adept Technology

Gourmet Impressions

Cardiothrive

LP3

Tandem Computers (HP)

Zircon

ASI

Compaq (HP)

eNeura

Optovue

CompuChart

ZAP Surgical