Can I Trademark My Brand?
So here’s the situation.
You found a name you like. It clicks right away.
Feels clean. Memorable. Easy to say.
Then… you hit a snag.
A sunglass company is already using that same name. Not as their company name, but as a product they...
Can You Legally Trademark Surnames?
Let’s start with a question that sounds simple… but isn’t.
Can you trademark your last name?
A lot of people assume the answer is yes. It feels personal. It’s your name. Your identity. Your brand.
But the reality is a bit more complicated.
How Sonical Is Reinventing Hearing Technology With AI | Featuring Gary Spittle on the Bold Inventor Show
Millions of people struggle with hearing challenges every day, but according to entrepreneur and inventor Gary Spittle, today’s hearing technology still hasn’t caught up to what users actually need.
On this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with Gary Spittle, founder...
What if my Patent Application Gets Rejected?
What to Do When Your Patent Application Gets Rejected
Hey, everyone! Today’s question is: What if my patent application gets rejected? What do I do next?
I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’m also the author of Bold Ideas: The...
Rare Trademarks That Break Rules!
Sound Marks (and Other Unusual Trademarks)
So there are things called sound marks. They’re rare.
Not just uncommon, rare in real use.
Think back to law school. One example always came up. The NBC tones. A few simple notes. Nothing flashy. But over...