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I’m based in Australia.
The trademark I want is already registered.

The company that owns it sells golf clothing.
I’d sell regular clothing. No golf focus.

Their company name doesn’t match the trademark.
The mark doesn’t show up on their products, either.
I only found them through an IP...

Is there a real difference between a design patent and a utility patent?
Yes. And the line is simpler than most people think.

Here’s the quick way to look at it.

If you want to protect how something looks, you’re talking about a design patent.
That’s the...

I am the main inventor on a patent my university has filed.
I expect to leave the university within six months due to funding.
I plan to continue working on the technology after I leave.

The university will own the patent.
That is standard.

In most cases, inventors...

Hey there. Welcome to the Bold Patents Wichita, Kansas page.

If you’re an inventor, founder, or builder, you’re in the right place.

I know this road well. It can feel heavy. Sometimes lonely. I’ve spent over a decade working with inventors, and I’ve seen the same...

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Bold Patents Bakersfield page.

I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents.
Glad you’re here. Really.

If you’re a startup founder, inventor, or small business owner in Bakersfield, this is for you.

I want to walk...