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Every parent knows the struggle: babies love throwing their spoons on the floor. But guess what? There's a simple fix. Just attach a pacifier clip to the baby's tun and hook it onto their shirt. Voila! No more spoons on the floor.

But here's the kicker—the baby tun is...

Should you protect your invention with a patent or keep it as a trade secret? It’s a question many inventors wrestle with, and today I’m here to break it down for you.

Hi, I’m JD Houvener, the founder and owner of Bold Patents Law Firm. For over 10 years,...

Nope. A U.S. patent only covers new inventions. If someone else made it first—even if they never got a patent—you can’t claim it as your own.

Also, once something is public, it’s too...

Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and author of Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. If you’re thinking about patenting an invention, you’re probably wondering—how much does it cost?

The total...

Hey everyone, JD Houvener here, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents. I’ve been helping inventors for over a decade, securing nearly 500 patents along the way. Today, I’ve got some important news to share, especially for those thinking about starting their patent journey.

If you’re ready to dive...