Can I Discuss my Idea Publicly Before Applying for a Patent?
Should You Talk About Your Invention Before Filing for a Patent?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the years, I’ve helped inventors file hundreds of patents. One question I get all the time is:
Can...
Do I Need 2 Patents if I have 2 Different Designs?
Do You Need Two Patents for Similar Designs?
Hi there, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and author of Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. If you’re wondering whether you need to file two patents for two designs with similar features but different functions, let’s...
Can I Patent an Improvement of an Existing Product?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and a patent attorney with over a decade of experience. I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents so...
What If Someone is Copying My Invention?
What to Do When Someone Copies Your Invention
Discovering that someone is copying your invention can feel frustrating—maybe even infuriating. It’s your idea, your hard work. So, what should you do?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, a patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’ve...
Is My Idea Already Patented?
How to Check If Your Invention Is Already Patented
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents and created a free inventor...