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Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

lauram307 — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:02:16 GMT

I have an idea for a product and don't see anywhere on the Sony Website pointing me in the direction of a contact that will discuss new and innovative products with consumers. I do notice Sony is all about imagination, innovation and new ideas, so why don't we have somewhere to submit our product ideas or find out if a particular product exists or is in the process of being developed? If our ideas are used by Sony in the development of new technology, does Sony have a policy of compensating their consumers for their ideas? Any advice/comments would be appreciated. Thanks

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

jumpsuit — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:30:44 GMT

Hi there

I think you should send me all your ideas, then I can try and patent them take all the glory lol

Just kidding - if you really do feel you have found a gap then have you researched all the copyright / patents regarding anything similar or that may use a piece of that technology?

As far as I know its very hard to come up with anything new technology-wise as the large manufacturers usally have everything sewn up tight.

Apparently Windows 7 was 'my idea' according to the tv adverts but have I seen 1 dollar? no lol

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

lauram307 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:32:28 GMT

Thank you for that comical, but useless response, lol. Unfortunately it brings me no closer to an answer. My idea is more of a creative enhancement to an existing line of products. Still, I would love any further input.

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

jumpsuit — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:01:10 GMT

Hi there

Have a look here:

http://www.sony.net/copyright/

"SONY and any of its affiliates have the policy not to accept, from the third parties, any proposal and/or offer for our products and/or services, including, without limitation, ideas for new or improved products, technologies, designs, processes, software, promotions, advertisements and marketing plans in order to avoid any possible future confusion between such proposal and/or offer from the third parties and our own. So you are requested not to send any information which may contain your ideas, artwork, inventions, developments, suggestions or other works ("Idea").
Despite the foregoing request, if you send your Idea to our attention, then such Idea will be treated upon the understanding that you agreed to the following terms:
(1) SONY has no obligation to treat the Idea as a confidential information.
(2) SONY has no obligation to study, evaluate or adopt the Idea.
(3) Even if SONY happens to adopt any idea identical or similar in whole or in part to the Idea, SONY has no responsibility and shall not be liable for any compensation therefor.

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

lauram307 — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:30:25 GMT

Thank you, you're a Darling! Now I know Sony is not interested I'll take my idea elsewhere! You're an absolute star for finding this. Thank you for your time. Take Care xx

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

jumpsuit — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:13:18 GMT

My pleasure - sorry it wasn't better news for you.

Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

lauram307 — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:07:59 GMT

hey, it just means I have to look for another manufacturer.....there are plenty out there! Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it. (sorry, I don't do smiley faces, but I am smiling) lol

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

MK_Slinky — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:41:20 GMT

Have you tried Dragon's Den?

If you think you have a money making idea and nobody else has thought of this idea before it's worth a shot! Like jumpsuit mentioned.., if you can get a patent for your idea it would be a step in the right direction.

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

jumpsuit — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:38:51 GMT

I'm not sure they'll hear you all the way back from 2011

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

MK_Slinky — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:04:47 GMT

D'oh!

Didn't spot the date! I thought this post was new as it was at the top. Ho hum!

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

Jewbus — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:16:31 GMT

What if I have an idea, and am not interested in recieving compensation. I have a good idea, with a marketing strategy, that would provide SONY's ("liscencors"), with a great experience concerning the new, rumored, "PS5". Any idea on how I would contact them with that? I guess I could blatantly say something that went against their ("Agreement"), that also contains my "idea", and that would force them to have to review it, right.

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

MK_Slinky — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:02:32 GMT

Hmm.., good luck with that. Talking to anyone of any relevance at Sony is difficult, god knows I spent long enough when I discovered a bug with my Blu-ray player (BDP-S7200)

That said, you could start with Head Office, address below

Sony Europe B.V.
The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge,
Surrey, KT13 OXW,
United Kingdom

Further details here: Company Information

Re: Who do I talk to about an idea for a product?

riceroni — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:47:19 GMT

Sony is seriously missing the boat on a lot of great ideas with such a policy.