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Davison Inventions has a 3.4 star rating from 119 reviews with mostly neutral sentiment; rating distribution shows mixed positive and unfavorable feedback and many customers request a refund.

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  • Read Davison Inventions reviews and confirm costs before paying because price level is reported as high.
  • Expect variable customer service responsiveness and ask about billing and auto-pay terms up front.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Recurring complaints include lack of communication and slow turnaround time.
  • Multiple Davison Inventions customer complaints cite billing disputes, refund delays, and allegations of deceptive sales tactics.
  • Some reviewers report possible idea misuse or lost prototypes.

Positive Feedback

Many customers praise individual staff for professionalism, clear guidance, helpful project managers, and successful prototype or design work when communication is maintained.

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Michael W Sdb

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Year 2026

AI Highlights
  • - In 2026, I have not heard back from Davison about my Family BBQ Sauce.
  • - I spent $8,815 on my product.
  • - The reviewer alleges Davison is fraudulent.
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Updated by user Feb 12, 2026

I would not even give Davison inventions a rating because I've been waiting a few years for results.

Original review Feb 12, 2026

Good afternoon its 2026 and I still have not heard anything from Davison about my Family BBQ Sauce. I find it hard to believe based on $8815 dollars I spent on my product. I feel like Davison invention is nothing but a fraudulent company collecting money from decent people.

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Do you're research on Davison inventions

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Anonymous
map-marker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Inventionland Fraud /Davison

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Michael Macel,a representative for Davison at Inventionland,are frauds.When I presented my idea to them,they tell you in phase1,after giving them 800.00,that your idea would be sketched,and patented,with a portfolio.Well I never received any of these things,and I received a portfolio of someone else's product.Then finally after a few phone calls,which I knew was leading up to more money,they asked for 5,000 dollars on a product that took only 20.00 to make.So now I can't continue with phase 2,and I lost 800.00,and my product is now hitting the stores,and nothing was done with my 800.00.Please do not ever give these people your money....Scam!!!!!!

Cons:
  • Whole company is a scam
Reason of review:
Other issue
Loss:
$925
Preferred solution:

Full refund

Davison Inventions Reply:
To Mr. Chuck Whittington - Report # 993352,

Customer concerns upset everyone and our staff works very hard to troubleshoot them so communication errors are kept to a minimum. Unfortunately, the comments in your post are false, defamatory and unsubstantiated. While on-line complaint sites serve a valuable service in facilitating communication, they are not a valid forum for individuals to vent their frustration at the expense of a company and its dedicated employees. We suggest that you read pissedconsumer.com’s legal disclaimer concerning personal liability for posts.

Your post falsely claims the contract you entered was for a “sketch and patent” for your idea. To the contrary, the contract is a pre-development agreement for research services. Davison compiled this information which comprised US patent documents and information of products currently available which are similar to your submitted idea. The contract explicitly states; “Davison is not responsible for applying for or obtaining any intellectual property protections on the Product or Design, including but not limited to patents, trademarks and trade names.”

Your post falsely implies that you were not informed of additional services and fees before entering the contract. You first contacted Davison through its website. The system utilized for electronic submissions makes it impossible for a person to submit an idea without first having two separate disclosures displayed in a printable and savable format, and the person electronically acknowledging the disclosures. You acknowledged, via an electronic signature, that you received and read the two disclosure statements. It is important to note that the disclosures are made BEFORE you entered any service contract and BEFORE you made any payment. Among the disclosures is the statement that “It is Davison’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with a submitted idea.” The disclosure then provides a listing the various services and related fees. As you are a resident of California, the fee disclosures are again provided within the pre-development contract. Also, the pre-development agreement states: “Client is responsible for obtaining a product sample and relevant information about the product in a professional format for presentation to a Licensee, at Client's sole expense. Davison, at its option, will offer to provide further development services, under a separate contract for a separate fee….” Finally, this information is freely available on the company’s website. Any allegation of a failure to disclose the additional services and fees is not valid.

Your post makes the thoroughly unsubstantiated claim that you were asked to pay $5000 for a $20 item. The contracts offered by Davison are SERVICE contracts, specifically services related to the design and development of product ideas. Your comment confuses the retail price of an item with the substantially different expense associated with the design and development of an idea into a product.

Finally, your comment that “my product is now hitting the stores” falsely implies some conduct by Davison and is unsubstantiated. Assuming “your product” is in fact currently selling; your comment is premised on two false assumptions. Initially, your comment is premised on the assumption that no other individual has ever thought of a product similar to your idea. As the pre-development research typically demonstrates, this is a false assumption. It is not uncommon for multiple people to have the same idea for a new product. To obtain some understanding of the “prior art” is the express purpose of the pre-development service. Second, as you first contacted Davison in October 2016 and filed this complaint three months later, your comment assumes that a concept can go from a pure idea to a product on store shelves in there months. This is not feasible. The time necessary to take an idea through research, design, development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution is significantly more than three months.

As stated, you were fully informed of all services and their related fees offered by Davison, BEFORE entering into any contract. It is simply not possible to be more upfront with clients about the services and fees that are offered. The services for which there existed a contract have been performed. No additional contracts have been entered and no additional payments have been received. It is misleading for you to allege you were not informed of the various services and their related fees or to complain that no product was produced when you declined those services.

For over 25 years, Davison has helped everyday people prepare and present their ideas to corporations, manufacturers, and retailers to see if they would be willing to license the product ideas. Our exclusive idea to product method is responsible for more products on the store shelves than any other competitor in this industry.

Quick facts about Davison and our process

• We are based in Pittsburgh, PA and works with clients from around the world.
• We have been in business since 1989.
• Our products have been sold by over 1,000 stores & online retailers.
• We design, build and package products for both individuals and corporate clients.
• Our staff of 250 plus are dedicated to helping bring new product ideas to life.
• Our staff has won numerous design awards for innovative product designs.
• We are a member of the Online Business Bureau and other affiliate groups.

We encourage any questions or concerns be brought to our attention at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Maybe we can help. Thank you.

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Michael W Sdb

I payed $8815 dollars to Davison and received a hard cover nine page book with no contact at all. I'm still waiting

Elynn Ajh

Stolen invention

As soon as i can find out how do i get my invention patent number.The last time i got my patent number was back in 2009.But you only set my patent number to last for 5 years.I just pay to god there is someone out there that can tell me how to get my patent number after five years.I will sue sooner or later someone is going to help.Because if you think I'm going to leave it alone.You are very wrong.If and when i get the patent number.I will put you out there.No i have not stop and will not stop.You think I'm wrong take me to court.I,'m a person if you give me to much money i will give it back.Just ask the stores where i live and i don't take kindly to way i was treated by your company.Like i'm making up things.Every time i sent you money or material some one at your company had to sign for it.Trying to cover my butt.Ever with all this i"m still having a hard time suing your butt.I will not give up.I'm getting ready to call Gross man Law Office

Cons:
  • Every thing
Reason of review:
stealing invention
Preferred solution:

I want all money that was made off my invention

Davison Inventions Reply:
We understand that customer service is vital in all businesses and is imperative when operating a successful business. Customer concerns upset everyone and our staff works very hard to troubleshoot them so communication errors are kept to a minimum.

This is now the fifth posting you have made since 2008. You continue to allege that Davison secured a patent on your behalf. This is simply false. Davison is not a law firm and does not offer patent services or any other legal service. The only service that was provided to you was the initial pre-development research service. This service was completed to your documented satisfaction. You have not engaged any other services; accordingly Davison has not pursued your project any further.

For over 25 years, Davison has helped everyday people prepare and present their ideas to corporations, manufacturers, and retailers to see if they would be willing to license the product ideas. Our exclusive idea to product method is responsible for more products on the store shelves than any other competitor in this industry.
Quick facts about Davison and our process

• We are based in Pittsburgh, PA and works with clients from around the world.
• We have been in business since 1989.
• Our products have been sold by over 1,000 stores & online retailers.
• We design, build and package products for both individuals and corporate clients.
• Our staff of 250 plus are dedicated to helping bring new product ideas to life.
• Our staff has won numerous design awards for innovative product designs.
• We are a member of the Online Business Bureau and other affiliate groups.

We encourage any questions or concerns be brought to our attention at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Maybe we can help. Thank you.
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Larry H Pbt

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| map-marker Sandston, Virginia

I was mislead of my $500.00 by Paul Baca. I want my funds back

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AI Highlights
  • - Misled by Paul Baca about an invention.
  • - I paid $500; he did not fulfill.
  • - He sent me a book with someone else's invention and put my name on it.

I was misled by Paul Baca for an invention that he never went through with. I sent my $500 to an invention I thought was right.

After receiving the $500, he did not carry out our agreement. He is steadily asking for more money.

He sent me a book with someone else's invention in it, and he put my name on that book. I want my money back.

Loss:
$500
Pros:
  • Once he gets the money he send you in circles
Cons:
  • To extract money from you

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not deal with Paul Baca

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Michael W Sdb

Hi my name is Michael Whitley. I payed Davison inventions $8815.00 & got nothing but a nine page hard cover book.

Davison inventions does not contact me at all. They took all my money and disappeared.

Catmandew80

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Unprofessional, be very careful with Hassan

AI Highlights
  • - Hassan, VP, contacted me only to request payment and claimed missed calls.
  • - He moved $401 to another project and charged $96.50; I canceled.
Updated by user Jun 23, 2025

Do not contact them

Updated by user Jun 09, 2025

Not sure at this point. Depends on the outcome of this problem.

Original review Jun 07, 2025

Be careful with Hassan, one of their VPs. He will only contact you to receive payment and will always claim he missed you and tried to call you on your appointment date, and will always say he couldn't get through.

This went on for months until recently when I called him on it and asked him to send me a screenshot or picture of his call he claimed he made, and he never did. This guy is a joke. When I spoke to him about another project and asked to transfer money that I had in another account to this new project, he said he was doing me a favor by transferring $401 to this new project. In their contract, there is nothing that says you can't transfer money from one project to another.

He had me pay him $96.50 on top of the $401, asking me to send him an email to give him permission for the transfer. In the end, I realized this guy only cared about taking my money and wasn't serious about helping me out. So I decided to cancel and asked to be refunded, and he transferred the $401 and credited the $96.50, which means he must have needed $401 more than me.

What a sad man. Do not be fooled; if you need professional help in creating an app, contact an app developer seriously.

Loss:
$401
Pros:
  • I think they could really help people achieve their dreams
Cons:
  • Hassan has to take his job and the clients more seriously

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be careful with Hassan their project VP, this guy will find any excuse to make excuses bad buisness

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Arnold H Axd
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

I'm lunch a clothing brand business, and need a little assistance with my business

AI Highlights
  • - Need to wait for a return call to speak with someone.
  • - Spoke to Pat, who was helpful and tried to direct me to the right person.

Have to wait till I get a return call back to be able to speak to someone. Other than that, everything else was fine. Spoke to a lovely woman named Pat, who was very helpful and tried to get me to the person that I might need to speak with.

Preferred solution: Don't really understand the question, but I would like to become the person that I had visions of becoming since I was a little boy. And that's to leave my fingerprint on the world!

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Eduardo G Tdf

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Taking advantage of people with an idea and a dream. Treat you like a kid!

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All I got for a hefty fee was a small booklet that looked like a coloring book. And the same design drawings were sent to them!

Loss:
$12000
Pros:
  • Keeps you dreaming
Cons:
  • Scam artists

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay Away

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Sybil Yaz

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Resolved: I need to speak with my person about my invention going into predevelopment ASAP

AI Highlights
  • - The agent was rude at first.
  • - The reviewer says she has an attitude problem.
  • - They note a change after being moved back, in Louisiana.
Updated by user Jun 18, 2025

Like I said in my first complaint big lady who answered the phone for Davidson was very rude sounded very agitated and obviously did not like her job or had something going on but I'm from Louisiana and where we're from we have Southern hospitality so if you're rude to us for no reason we'll turn around and show you how to be rude and will show you exactly how to do it and that's what I did and she changed her tone but I was very very very disappointed in the way she answered the call and it was very rude all together it was a horrible phone call thank you

Original review Jun 17, 2025

I'm a very nice person and I found that the person who answered the phone the customer service person who represents your company Davidson inventions was very rude until I got moved back then she understood that she wasn't going to be rude anymore so I want to let you know that she has an attitude problem and she had the right one in Louisiana thank you respectfully yours.. she definitely needs some customer service skills out to be friendly especially when she's talking to someone as friendly as me but also her attitude caused my attitude to show her exactly what a bad attitude would so possibly she learned a lesson my answering the phone call thank you have a wonderful day

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Catmandew80

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Retracting my last review

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Since my last review, Davison has made things right, and we have worked things out. Thanks, Davison. I am very satisfied with the results of the situation.

User's recommendation: Contact with your idea

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Michael W Kxm

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Filing a Complaint

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AI Highlights
  • - Formal complaint against Davison Innovations and a refund for at least 90% of $8,815.
  • - Payments 2019-2022 with poor updates; refunds requested now.
Updated by user Dec 10, 2024

Unfortunately nothing has changed with Davison I'm not surprised because the only time they communicate is when your paying them.

Updated by user Sep 15, 2024

To: Davison Innovations DavisonRIDC Park595 Alpha Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 15238-****Subject: Formal Complaint and Refund RequestDear Davison Business Owner, I am writing to formally request an immediate refund of 89% to 95% of the $8,815 paid to your company. I have been exceedingly patient throughout this process, but after careful review, I cannot accept the lack of deliverables in exchange for the significant amount I have paid.Despite your claims of working closely with business owners on my family’s sauce, I was not included in any such meetings, nor has I seen evidence of the progress you mentioned.

Since 2019, I have been waiting for tangible results, yet all I have received are a book and a few documents—none of which justify the amount paid.To make matters worse, in September 2024, you informed me of an issue regarding licensing, which had never been mentioned before. If this was a concern, why did your company accept the payment in the first place? Furthermore, your suggestion that I could have sold my sauce on Amazon nearly five years later is deeply frustrating, as I expected more from a company that portrays itself as an expert in product development.I also want to point out that I was asked to give positive reviews based on promises that my family’s sauce would be a success. Unfortunately, these promises have not been fulfilled, and I now feel misled.

Additionally, the high turnover rate at your company and the departure of key individuals like Matt raise further concerns about the internal stability of your business.I have read numerous customer reviews that echo my experience, indicating that this is not an isolated issue. Many customers are also seeking refunds due to dissatisfaction with your services, which makes me wonder if this situation could be considered for a class-action lawsuit.I expect all my files and documentation related to this matter to be sent to me promptly so that I can review the entirety of what has been done. Based on the minimal work received, I do not believe the $8,815 paid was warranted, and I demand a refund immediately.Sincerely,Michael WhitleyResponding to: Subject: Response to Refund DenialDear Mr. DeMay,Thank you for your response.

However, I must respectfully disagree with your assertion that there is no basis for a refund. While I acknowledge the approvals provided throughout the design process, I do not believe these approvals or the services rendered justify the total cost of $8,815, nor do they reflect the expectations set by Davison Design and Development, Inc.The deliverables I received—such as the ideation sketches, virtual renderings, and executive briefing—are not proportionate to the substantial investment I made. Additionally, I was led to believe there would be far more involvement in the actual product development and commercialization process, which was not the case. I had no direct interaction with the businesses or corporations allegedly contacted on my behalf, nor was I given any significant updates beyond vague statements about the "reactive" status of the project.

This has been an ongoing issue since 2019.Furthermore, I was only informed about the supposed licensing issue in September 2024, despite this being a fundamental concern that should have been addressed much earlier. If licensing was a problem, why did Davison accept payment and proceed without mentioning it until several years later?While I did provide positive feedback during the process, this was based on promises and expectations that my product would be successfully developed and brought to market—none of which have come to fruition. I feel misled by the promises made and the lack of transparency throughout the process. Additionally, I now realize that many other customers have faced similar issues, as evidenced by multiple online reviews.Given the lack of meaningful results after nearly five years and the fact that the services rendered fall far short of the $8,815 charged, I believe there is indeed a valid basis for a refund.

I am requesting that Davison issue an immediate refund of 89% to 95% of the amount paid, as the work provided does not reflect the value promised.Please also send me all files and documentation related to my project, as I will be reviewing the entirety of what has been done.Michael WhtleyEmail from: David M. DeMayAssociate CounselMr. Whitley –I am legal counsel for Davison Design and Development, Inc. (Davison) and am responding to your recent request for a refund.

There is no basis for a refund. All services have been completed with your express written approval and authorization. Further, you have provided positive feedback regarding these services. Any retrospective belief that “more should have been done” is purely speculative and provides no valid argument to support a refund from services rendered.Specifically, during the design process, you provided written approval of the Preliminary Ideation Sketch, written approval of the Preliminary Virtual Rendering, written approval of the Industrial Ideation Sketch and written approval of the Industrial Virtual Rendering.

After completion of the design, you were provided with an Executive Briefing. You completed a questionnaire about this Executive Briefing providing positive feedback and then you provided written authorization to proceed with the presentations of your product idea. The presentations were made according to the terms of the contract. To date, no corporation has expressed an interest in further reviewing or licensing your product idea.

The project is now in a ”reactive” stage where updates are provided only in the event a corporation contacts Davison to express interest in the product idea.These details were explained to you in the company’s response to your compliant on PissedConsumer.com and the “reactive” status of the project was explained to you in an email from Davison’s licensing department in May 2024. Davison has performed all contracted services per the terms of the agreements and with you express approval and authorization. There is simply no basis to support a claim for a refund.

Sincerely,David M. DeMayAssociate Counsel

Original review Sep 02, 2024
To: Davison Innovations
Davison
RIDC Park
595 Alpha Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-**** Subject: Formal Complaint and Refund Request
Dear Davison Business Owner,
My name is Michael Whitley, and I am writing to formally file a complaint against Davison Innovation. I am requesting a refund of at least 90% of the total amount I paid, which is $8,815.

My payments to Davison Innovation began in 2019, with the final payment submitted in 2022.
Throughout this period, I made numerous follow-up phone calls and sent several emails requesting updates on the progress of selling my idea. Unfortunately, these efforts have been met with little to no response, leaving me feeling hopeless and manipulated. The financial strain caused by the payments to Davison Innovation has been significant, adding considerable stress to my family. We had hoped to see a return on this investment, but instead, we have been left in a precarious situation.
Initially, Davison Innovation was highly supportive and communicative during the payment process.

However, once the final payment was made, I experienced considerable difficulty in contacting my assigned representative. This lack of communication became particularly challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic when jobs were being cut, and financial resources were depleted. My family and I had decided to pursue entrepreneurship, and it was during this time that I engaged with Davison Innovation.
Each interaction with your team felt rushed and insincere, with no meaningful updates provided. The $8,815 I paid could have gone towards essential expenses such as mortgage payments, bills, and food for my children.

I find it troubling that Davison Innovation would continue to accept payments without any intention or ability to bring my idea to fruition.
I communicated with Mat Alwine on several occasions, and his focus was entirely on ensuring payments were made. He claimed to have multiple leads, but there was no evidence to support this. He also mentioned that he had shared my product with various business owners, yet there was no documentation or proof provided. On one occasion, Mat informed me that the bottles needed for my product were broken, and he presented me with a booklet portfolio, which he said was meant to show business owners.

This felt like a scam, as there was no documentation of any actual reviews or interest in my product. Eventually, Mat left the company, and I was not informed of this change.
Lindsay Leda was then assigned to my case, but despite this, I received no phone calls or updates. I had to personally seek out information on who was handling my case. Since her assignment, Lindsay has been unresponsive and unhelpful, showing little to no knowledge of my case.
At this point, I am no longer willing to continue requesting updates or waiting for Davison Innovation to bring my idea to fruition.

I demand an immediate refund and am not interested in any further delays. Please consider this as my final request for a refund. If there are any questions regarding the payment methods, please contact me directly.

I will not tolerate any further deceit or manipulation from Davison Innovation.
I am aware that I am not alone in filing such a complaint. Davison Innovations - Customer Reviews
It is disheartening to know that Davison Innovation takes money from individuals with families to care for, all while having no real intention of assisting them in bringing their ideas to life.
Sincerely,
Michael Whitley
Loss:
$8815

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Please do not trust Davison Innovations

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Guest

Sorry for your experiences. Did they contact you ? Will they pay you ?

Michael W Sdb
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No Davison did not contact me as of now I'm still waiting on their response

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Antonio W Ldh

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Currently in the process of working with Davison

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AI Highlights
  • - I invested about $14,000 with Davison, with an 80/20 royalty split.
  • - They did 3D modeling, blueprints, prototype and packaging; no uptake.
Updated by user Nov 27, 2024

I've received a call today from the licensing team member, Donald Cinkan, and he was very helpful. I asked him if I'd be able to get the prototype for presenting at tool showcasing shows personally, which he said I would be able to do but advised against me doing, due to the fact that companies may see my idea and tweak it. He then offered to have me talk to another department to talk about producing and shelving the tool through Davison itself, which I will look into and see what they have to say.

Original review Nov 26, 2024

I'm not slandering the company or making accusations, nor am I yet to state my satisfactory with the company, I'm simply sharing my experience with them so far and where I'm currently at with them on my journey.

First off I'd like to state that I'm very confident in my idea. I know the idea does not exist and that it is an extremely useful tool within the construction field, and that it would revolutionize the digital level and it's usefulness.

I've worked the construction field for 6+ years and have never seen the tool on the field, nor have I ever found anything close to similar to it in my extensive searches for such a thing.

I called multiple companies and even a few patent attorneys before making my decision to go with Davison, I believe in 2021. I didn't state my idea on the website's application page, I wanted some sort of legal documentation before throwing my idea out to a company I didn't know. I was shortly after contacted by Mr. Gary Dufour, which is the reason I chose to share my idea and invest in this company, because he was very easy to talk with, understanding, and genuine.

Mr. Dufour mailed me the paperwork to sign off on, so I shared my idea with him, and he seemed to completely understand what the tool's use was, what it was needed for, and how handy it would be in the construction field. He kept in contact with me regularly, about once a month, and always replied nearly immediately if I ever was the one to try to contact him.

I don't remember the exact order of things but I was sent many papers to sign off on throughout the process, asked to make a sketch and description of my idea of the tool, and I paid a small fee for them to do a background check of other patents that existed that may be the same or similar to mine. We eventually began payments, which they gave me options, and the ability to pay in installments.

I ended up paying around $14,000 in a little over the course of a year, agreeing that I would take 80% of any of the royalties the tool made(if bought and sold by any companies), and Davison would take the other 20%.

After fully finishing my payments, which like I said took a bit over a year, they began the next stage of development, which I believe was the 3D modeling phase. They sent me emails with the models, allowed me to request any changes if I wanted, and then I signed off on them once I was satisfied with the rendering. They did a very good job at creating the model, to which they even sent me the blueprints of the products design. The next step was creating the prototype and packaging.

Things were moving and I was feeling hopeful. They sent me pictures of the prototype and packaging, which I felt great about. In my mind the Davison Invention company were miracle workers and I was ready for us to start making our earnings as a team together.

But there was another phase of filing for a provisional patent, which was another few hundred dollars(which understandably is needed for presenting to companies), then onto presenting MY IDEA TO THE BIG COMPANIES!

They kept me updated every month with a list of who they presented my idea to and also... how many companies picked up my idea.( 0 ) Eventually as time went on I was just told if anything changes then they'll contact me rather than the frequent monthly calls.

I started to lose faith in my idea, thinking maybe I overlooked something and the tool already exists. Why else would a big tool conglomerate like Klein turn down such a genius idea? I eventually figured I'd just forget about my "genius idea" and just move on with life.

The sad truth is that having an idea and trying to do your best at making something of it is a long, grueling and agonizing process of paranoia, anxiety and self-doubt. It feels like anyone could stab you in the back, it's scary, and for me it feels like everybody thinks you're naive and don't support you.

That's part of the reason I went with Davison, they make the whole roller coaster of a ride feel like it's on track and not just a complete car wreck. The problem is that you are actually in a car wreck the entire time, but they do such a good job at helping you believe in your idea that you think the car wreck is a roller coaster. And that's not their fault, you should believe in your idea, but this kind of stuff doesn't just happen. There's a lot of work that's put into it by this company that goes unseen, and it seems like people(including myself) just want them to snap their fingers and have their product sold.

The past few days I've been trying to get in contact with them because I know I can make this happen.

Mr. Dufour has answered my text message yesterday, but I have yet to get on the phone with anyone.

My current plan is to ask for the prototype so that I can take a road trip with a great friend I just met and bring it to some of these new tool showcase shows and start making him, Gary and myself the money that I know this tool will bring us. And hopefully I can come back and leave an updated success story to help give some hope to anyone that's taken a chance with their idea with the Davison company.

Cons:
  • Honestly i cant say there are any as of right now

Preferred solution: The prototype created of my tool idea

User's recommendation: Don't invest unless you truly believe in your idea, and try to do it yourself before turning to anyone else. Be ready for paranoia and anxiety as well.

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Guest

Do you have a email for Donald Cinkan ? I believe that I am having the same issues and it’s been a year so far !!

He only calls once a month telling me he is waiting for the (2 or 3) he has contacted and I feel he should be in touch with 8 to 10 considering how large their business is !! My email is jerryo.boco@***.com My name is Jerry Ostrowski @(407)446-**** if you have any more information !!

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map-marker Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha

Bad experience

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No bueno. Caught them in deception.

0 stars if possible.

Stop paying them if you suspect something is wrong. Dont ignore the alarm bells in your head.

User's recommendation: Stay away from Davison

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Gina D Imw

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General information

AI Highlights
  • - Contract signed; money sent to Davidson in Pensacola; no reply.
  • - They want card details; I want a refund.

A few years back while I was in Pensacola Florida waiting to have back surgery, shortly after covid had come out. I had gotten touch with Davidson.

I was talking with a man named James. I did sign a contract and I did send him money I never heard from him again. And now the guy at Davidson wants me to give him my whole card information why would I do that. I already lost money that there's apparently no record of.

But there's a record of my signed contract but no record of the money I sent in and the guy doesn't work there no more that I sent it to.

I'd be happy with a refund. Cuz I don't trust anybody to give them my card information.

User's recommendation: You're going to be taking a chance

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Michael W Sdb

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Poor business execution

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AI Highlights
  • - Davison's treatment regarding investments was disappointing.
  • - They lost Fruit Punch BBQ sauce but stayed faithful.
  • - They seek an immediate $8,815.00 refund.
Updated by user Jun 16, 2025

I still haven't heard anything from Davison. I guess their to busy to reach out to me because they already got paid $8815.

Updated by user Nov 09, 2024

Davison has not contacted me at all.

Updated by user Oct 27, 2024

No feedback from Davison I'm waiting for them to explain to me why they treat good people this way that rely on them

Original review Oct 25, 2024

I am shocked and disappointed by Davison's treatment, considering my ongoing financial investments. Despite losing my Fruit Punch BBQ sauce, I continued to collaborate in good faith.

However, their actions are unacceptable, hurtful, and reflect a disturbing pattern of exploitation. I request the immediate refund of $8,815.00.

Someone, please help me get closure from Davison. They ripped me off and broke my heart.

Loss:
$8815

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Don't use Davison

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Lalani Gsd

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Avoiding calls no answer

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They are avoiding my calls and not giving me answers as to why they are being sued. Ive left multiple messages and no return calls.

User's recommendation: Don’t trust what they say

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Mark s Xgn

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Didn't get my idea made

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Updated by user Aug 19, 2024

The same it was waiting on a refund

Original review Jul 20, 2024

I started making payments around Dec of 2017 **** or earlier, but I think my last Receipt is 2018 of 550$ but I was sapist to get one more saying I paid a nother 100 didn't get ok , but come 2023 or say so they called me and said they can't make my fishing hook the way they want to it's not working out I'll get a refund ,witch I thought thank God, I don't owe them 10k over them not being able to make it thank you God, well I been back and forth about my refund , at first I such thought ok it takes time maybe ill do a nother idea well my phone wouldn't let me get onto a web site to do a nother idea a site they sent me so iam like I'll take a refund again, I been back and forth about eather a refound or doing a idea , first am like I want my refiund , then weeks go by and iam like well msybe I'll do a idea so I tell John he calls me when he can I know he's busy it's been months or even days before I hear from him so I call and call , but I always end up back at the refund because I was sapost to get it by now it been a year or 2 and still no refund I hear it's in the mail then oh they try putting it on your card witch that card Expired by now , and I been through lots of cars dearing the time paying and gov card so can't get m9ney put on it uam on dissabillity they know that like there useing me over my dissablity but I told them over 50 ideas with in 6 years or say so since 2018 , at first I thought I would have my fishing hook in my hands with in 3 weeks no only got a video but yet I keept telling my dad no they are not riping me off , that's crazy so say , I called thete Corporation looking for you *** Customer and told them so praying need to pray like always I keep on praying look at lots of homes on pillow got a Relator and told them yeah my fishing hook if it sales I m9ght buy a house , all depends how much I get iam thinking well if this lady in a video I saw made 150k off her idea I will make at least 150k then now prices go up iam happy like yeah now I could make more money prise the lord , but every time I call pr something I have to wait for a call because it's not about money or a refund ,witch I know John busy goid guy such doing his job , but I fell like they rip me off I see sone ideas I told them out there but I tell them at times to my friends etc I try not to but you know I csnt keep a Is Is secret , but yeah I put millions of post pn facebook about how my ideas doing been tild 3 months or 6 months but nothing witch there not sapost to say how long in the video the girl said it took them 2 years to do her idea so 2 years come and iam like well what happen then the Is chrona virus took place there out of work thst took a year or so but after all I even told someone about them because they wanted to do there idea witch prayer they got there sold , but after all I think iam owed more then a refund and John is owed a rise or tip over how hard this has been on us harder on me because I fell like I xan trust them ,even been told not to goto this other place but you know sorry it's long bit can't get a email saying how much my refund will be , l9ng story short I think they rip me off and I think they come out with ideas I told them , but my hopes are gone and iam sad depress and not good need help over thos really trust Issues but you know iam Disable and everyone wants to use me , but yeah I been lied to but it cost me money so iam given them 30 days so say to give me a refund but might look into other ways with a Lawyer if can be maybe next month they git a week to yell me good news and I do want a fishing hook pack of what I told them, but you know I won't get thst and the truth why they couldn't make my fishing hook , after all I prayerd and prayed prayed some will say blame God, I say I blame myself and Davidson's for not doing what they said they can do even keep putting in my facebook post basspro could but this hook and they need to do a % with m9ney such not money or a % , thanks it was nice they took payments foe to thank you

Loss:
$650
Preferred solution:

More m9ney then I spent and a fishing hook a few packs of them since I saw in a video that they make lots of them and a idea done for free

Davison Inventions Reply:
To Mark Simon, Report #5999042;
You have been a valued client and Davison takes your concerns seriously. A review of your file indicates that the services for which you contracted and submitted payment, have been completed. There is no factual basis for your comments or support for a refund.
Since 2016, you have made forty (40) submissions to Davison. However, you have contracted for services for only one. In October of 2016, you contracted for the pre-development research services for this one submission and you made a series of payments to fulfill the fee obligation which was less than $600.00. On April 18, 2018 the research materials were provided to you. A second development contract was entered on May 19, 2018. No payments have been made on this development contract and no services are due to be performed.
Your comments repeatedly claim you are entitled to a refund. This s incorrect. The only payment you have made was for the pre-development research services for one of your submitted ideas. That service was performed. You have provided no other monies to Davison, thus there is nothing to refund.
For over 35 years, Davison has helped everyday people prepare and present their ideas to corporations, manufacturers, and retailers to see if they would be willing to license the product ideas. Our exclusive idea to product method is responsible for more products on the store shelves than any other competitor in this industry.
Quick facts about Davison and our process
We are based in Pittsburgh, PA and works with clients from around the world.
We have been in business since 1989.
Our products have been sold by over 1,000 stores & online retailers.
We design, build and package products for both individuals and corporate clients.
Our staff is dedicated to helping bring new product ideas to life.
Our staff has won numerous design awards for innovative product designs.
We are a member of the Online Business Bureau and other affiliate groups.
We encourage any questions or concerns be brought to our attention at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Maybe we can help. Thank you.
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