What’s Better: Design or Utility Patents?
Hey there, good morning! I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney here at Bold Patents.
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked with all kinds of inventors. Today, I want to clear up a question I get all the time:
Should you file a
Fast-Tracking Patents: Insider Secrets
Do some types of patent applications move faster than others?
Troy: Oh yeah, definitely. A lot of it depends on what’s trending in tech. Right now, it’s AI. A couple years ago, it was all about blockchain. When one of these “hot” fields takes off, everyone starts filing...
Indianapolis’ Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey there, Indianapolis inventors and entrepreneurs 👋
I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents. Thanks for stopping by. If you’ve got an idea, a product, a brand, or even a whole company brewing, and you're not sure how to protect it, you’re in the right place.
How to Patent an Idea in 13 Steps
The real answer to this question is: you can’t.
That’s right, you can’t get a patent for an “idea” alone, not even the best idea in the world.
My name is...
Trademark Rights vs. Fraud Explained
Question:
I’ve got a trademark question. I manufacture a product and have a registered trademark in my country, but not in the U.S. Now, someone else is selling my product in the U.S. using my brand name. They didn’t create the product; they’re just reselling it.
So… who has the...