How Do I Find a Reliable Patent Attorney?
Finding a reliable patent attorney can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. After helping inventors for over 10 years, I’ve learned what really matters when choosing the right attorney.
Here’s what to look for:
1. Make sure they’re a good fit
It’s not just about...
Accidental Patent Infringement? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Accidentally infringing on a patent? It happens, but even if it’s unintentional, you can still face legal trouble. No, you won’t go to jail for it—it’s not criminal—but the patent holder can still take legal action. Most of the time, they’ll start by sending a cease and desist letter.
Patentable Subject Matter – Defining Innovation in IP Law
Inventors, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and business leaders often have a critical question as they navigate innovation: What can and can’t be patented? Knowing what is patentable subject matter is essential for innovators in any field. You create many ideas, but not all will result in a patentable invention. Understanding what is and isn’t...
Open Source and Patent Pools – Understanding Collaborative Innovation
Innovation often happens in collaboration rather than isolation, particularly in the rapidly evolving tech environment we are in. Open source and patent pools are ways that many independent inventors, businesses, corporations, and start-ups collaborate and share information and technology. These unique methods also allow parties to protect their intellectual property (IP).
What are the First 3 Steps to Take after you Invent?
So, you've invented something new—exciting! Now what? Hi, I'm JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patent Law Firm. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor's Guide to Patents, which you can download using the link below. It’s a free PDF we put together just for our YouTube viewers.