Beekley is most interested in low tech, disposable medical products. Some of Beekley's most successful products have replaced "makeshift" or something that medical professionals were making because there wasn't an appropriate product on the market.

Step 1:
Before sharing your idea with anyone you should write a clear description of your invention (using ink). This, along with any drawings you may have, should be signed and dated by yourself as well as by two trustworthy people who have witnessed and understood
your invention.

Once you have contacted Beekley, before discussing your idea, Beekley's Product Development Specialist will send you two copies of a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement. This document protects you and your idea as well as protects any confidential information Beekley may share with you regarding our company or our products.

To receive a confidentiality agreement, e-mail Beekley's New Product Development Manager, Maeghan Traboulsi at newproducts@beekley.com or contact her by phone at 1-800-233-5539 x462.

Once you have filled out the Mutual Confidentiality Agreement, keep one copy for your records and mail the other to:

Maeghan Traboulsi, New Product Development Manager
Beekley Corporation
One Prestige Lane
Bristol, CT 06010

Step 2:  
You may disclose your idea in one of two ways. You can mail information about your product idea with the signed confidentiality agreement or the Product Development Specialist will call you to discuss your idea upon receipt of the agreement. Whether disclosing your idea in writing or verbally, please be prepared with as much of the following as possible:

• Brief description of the product concept.
• Rough designs or illustrations. (if you have a concept but are unsure of the product design, we can work with you)
• Problem your product solves.
• Target audience.
• Competitive products.

The New Product Development Manager will do an initial evaluation to determine whether your idea fits with Beekley's business capabilities and company vision. You will be contacted within two weeks with a decision about whether or not Beekley would like to research your idea further. If we decide to pursue your idea, more in-depth market research will be performed to gauge market interest, potential volume, estimated pricing, etc.

After evaluating the market research (approximately 1-2 months later), the New Product Development Manager will make a final decision as to whether Beekley is interested in developing your product. If we decide to move forward, a detailed discussion will take place regarding royalties and compensation. Compensation structure and amounts will vary based on market potential and on whether your idea is patentable.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Beekley and our product development process, please contact Maeghan Traboulsi at 1-800-233-5539 x462 or newproducts@beekley.com.