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"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs
Top 17 Coworking Spaces in New York City
Like a lightning, an idea strikes for an innovation that will change the world– and make you rich. But to change the destiny of the world, you need space. That is why here at Bold Parents New York Law Firm, we’ve created this quick guide of the best coworking spaces in NYC has to …
16-Steps: How to File a Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application
Yikes…16 Steps!? Yes, but this blog article only has 3 of the 16. Why? Well, in order to file a non-provisional utility patent application you need to first file a provisional patent application. Think of a non-provisional as the final lap around the race. Before you run your race you need to prep (determine patentability), …
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How to Get a Patent for an Idea in 13 Steps
While I could go on for pages about the answer to “How to Get a Patent for an Idea” (and I actually do here), 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! Only inventions are …
Advanced Guide to Google Patent Searching
Welcome inventors! Hopefully, you’ve read through and implemented all 6 steps of the Basic Guide to Patent Searching. That article covers all of the basics, and although I’ll be repeating a little here, you need a decent foundation for this blog to make sense for you. Just in case you missed the above, please read the …
Is My Invention Eligible for Patenting? 3 Simple Steps
This is a very good (and properly worded) question. The answer is, of course, maybe. And it’s usually followed by a “Well, tell me about your invention….” Actually, more often than not, I hear the question asked as, “Can I get a patent on that?” In fact, I’ve heard this question asked so many times that …
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23 Essential Resources For Entrepreneurs and Inventors in San Francisco
From finding good funding sources to searching for the best small business mentors, there’s no doubt that searching for inventor and entrepreneur resources in good old San Francisco (aka. Old Golden Mountain) can be such backbreaking work! That’s why here at Bold Patents, we created this comprehensive guide. This way, all small businesses in San …
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Top 17 San Francisco Coworking Spaces
It’s 2019 here in San Francisco and already, startups are searching for the perfect place(s) to develop the tools (and services) needed to help America become the best that it could possibly be. From the quick and quirky Workshop Cafe to the elusive and innovative the Troll House, many startups are choosing to work in comfortable, collaborate, …
What Does “Patent Pending” Mean?
“Patent pending” means that there is a patent application pending approval. And… we’re done! Whew…that’s it! That’s all you need to know, right? Of course not! You’re reading a legal blog – there’s always more to learn…. Below I share with you 7 questions to ask to better understand what “patent pending” means. To get …
What is the Difference Between a Provisional and a Nonprovisional Patent Application?
What is the difference between a provisional and non-provisional patent application? The short answer is: a whole lot! Don’t worry in this article I break it down for you! In addition, about halfway down this blog, I have created a visual diagram that helps you better understand the difference. Most of the 100+ pages of …
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Can You Patent an App? 7 Steps to Patent an App!
Yes, you can patent an app! Exciting, right? I always try to give you a little bit of a deeper answer than just yes or no. So in this case, the answer really is, “Yes, but…” Yes, you may patent an app, but know that only some aspects of what you’ve created are patent eligible. …
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