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The Sharks had just finished a workout, and instead of the usual protein shake, they turned it into a game of Flip Cup. The prize? The Shark Tank Ice Shaker Championship Cup. The rules were simple: drink the water, flip the cup, pass it on. First team to finish wins. The losers?...

Hey, let’s talk about Mesa, Arizona.

I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. Mesa has a strong community of inventors and business owners, and I want to share five local resources that can help you take your idea from sketchpad to startup.

I’ve seen this happen too many times: a business is gearing up for a big launch, new logo, new brand, months of planning. They’re about to throw a reveal party, spend thousands on marketing, and then… the logo designer casually posts the design on Facebook. Branding ruined before it even hits the...

Hey everyone, JD Houvener here. I’m the founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents, and today I want to talk about something close to home, Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville’s not just bourbon and horse racing. It’s also a city full of ideas, startups, and inventors trying to make their...

If you design a logo for someone, how do you get paid? Is it a one-time fee, or can you take a cut of every shirt they sell? I hear this question a lot.

Most of the time, the business that hires you pays a flat fee. You hand...