“Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come.” Victor HugoAs the American economy continues its transition from an Industrial Economy to a Technology Economy, Victor Hugo’s words above were never more true.My position as Director of Heritage Global Patents & Trademarks gives me a front-row seat to the transition to the Technology Economy via "ideas whose time have come". I am continually amazed at the ingenuity and brilliance of the human mind - as demonstrated in those patented ideas. At the core of these ideas is often a very basic source of inspiration - looking at a problem and developing a solution. Every patent represents a solution to a problem, a way of doing something better, or perhaps in the highest form a new idea that will transform the world. Full marks to all who contribute to the world's body of knowledge and advancement! We have developed “APEX” – the Affordable Patent Exchange as a secondary market for ideas. Sometimes the original holder of the patent is not the right company to bring that idea fully to fruition – and that is where we come in – bringing patent sellers and buyers together to make sure those brilliant ideas live on to fruition. I look forward to discussing this with you.