Start a Business Around My Invention Or Look to License?
Hi, everyone! Today, we’re tackling a big question:
Should you form a company around your invention or license it instead?
I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents. For over a decade, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents. I also wrote Bold Ideas:...
Should You Patent Your Safety Device?
I designed a safety device after realizing our company was violating an OSHA rule. We're a large organization with multiple sites across the U.S. and beyond. I pitched the idea to corporate, and they loved it. Now, they want me to produce these devices for all...
Can I Discuss my Idea Publicly Before Applying for a Patent?
Should You Talk About Your Invention Before Filing for a Patent?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the years, I’ve helped inventors file hundreds of patents. One question I get all the time is:
Can...
Barbie Podcast Trademark Trouble Unpacked
I’ve got this podcast called The Barbie Life 2.0 Podcast — catchy, right? But I’m wondering, do you think Mattel might sue for trademark infringement? Probably, yeah. So, let’s talk through it.
Mattel owns Barbie, and it's a super famous trademark, both here...
Trademarking Your LLC: What to Know!
I recently formed an LLC at the start of the year and have been focused on building my business. But before opening, I want to trademark two logos and the company name. Honestly, the whole process is so confusing—between the costs, trademark classes, and IDs, I’m...