Protecting Ideas WITHOUT a Patent!
You don’t need a patent to have a successful product. Plenty of businesses launch and thrive without one. But before you skip the patent process entirely, understand what you’re giving up.
If you hit the market first, you might gain a competitive edge—at least for a while. Being...
How do I Prototype my Invention on a Budget?
Hey everyone! Ever wondered how to build a prototype without spending a fortune? Let’s break it down.
I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’ve worked with over 500 inventors and wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents to help people...
Patent Loopholes: Avoiding Infringement Risks!
I've heard that making small changes—like adjusting the length of a screw, its threading, or even moving it slightly—could be enough to avoid patent infringement. But if bigger modifications can still count as infringement, how is tweaking something as minor as a screw not? Does that actually hold up, or...
10 Parts of a Patent Licensing Agreement
What are the key parts of a patent licensing agreement? Let’s break it down.
Hey everyone, I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. If you’re looking for a solid starting point, check...
Unlocking Trademark Secrets for Entrepreneurs!
A trademark is how customers recognize your business in the marketplace. It’s different from your company’s legal name, the one you register with the Secretary of State.
For example, our law firm operates under Bold Patents PLLC, but we market ourselves as Bold Patents. That’s the...