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Q: Who has priority for a trademark in the U.S. if someone starts selling my product here without my permission?

Let’s break this down.

You’re a manufacturer. Let’s say you’re based in the UK, and you’ve got a registered trademark there. Now, someone in the U.S....

Inventors and entrepreneurs in Jacksonville, welcome.

I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney here at Bold Patents. If you’re building something new, something you're proud of, you might be wondering where to start. Maybe you feel like you’re figuring it all out alone.

You’re not.

Hey inventors, entrepreneurs, and makers in Sacramento, welcome to Bold Patents.

If you’re building something new, it can feel like you’re out on an island. I get it. I’ve worked with inventors for over a decade, and one thing I hear all the time is: “I don’t know where...

Hey, El Paso inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners,

I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents. If you're building something new and bold here in El Paso, this one's for you.

I know the inventor journey can feel isolating. You’re out front, doing...

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.