I've got a great idea for a new invention. What do I do now? Nancy,age 15
good job, Nancy! What you must do now is make sure nobody steals your idea. wouldn't it be terrible if that happened? Do you have drawings and plans for your idea? If so, you need to find somebody who will give you some money so you can make your idea. Then you must protect your idea by getting what's called a patent (so nobody else can say it's their idea ). Why don't you find a good lawyer to help you?