Trevor Baylis, Baylis Brands
The legendary wind-up radio inventor on what inspired his eureka moment and his efforts to protect aspiring inventors.
Trevor Baylis came up with the idea for the Wind Up Radio in
1991 after watching a TV programme on the spread of HIV/AIDS in
Africa. After several years of failed attempts to get interest in
the product, the Wind Up Radio was featured on the TV programme
Tomorrow's World. Trevor Baylis was thrown into the limelight with
his innovative invention and following the establishment of BayGen
Power Industries the Freeplay Wind Up Radio was soon being produced
by disabled workers in South Africa. Trevor Baylis is now one of
the UK's most famous inventors and has set up Trevor Baylis Brands,
a company designed to help inventors protect and develop their
ideas.
In this video interview, Trevor speaks of the story behind the
inspiration for his wind up radio and the importance of reading the
small print. He gives expert advice on the various processes
involved in protecting an invention, including patents and
copyright, as well as how to bring an idea to the market. The
famous entrepreneur also gives a unique insight into his belief
that there should be a change in how inventors are perceived and
treated.
Baylis, with his passion for promoting enterprise and
innovation, is now a popular motivational speaker and has many
prestigious awards such as the BBC Design Award for Best Product
and Best Design and the Export Times Exporter of the Year award for
Outstanding Export Achievement.