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Can you patent something that’s already been made but never patented?

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...

How Much Does a Patent Cost in 2025?

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...

Great question! The short answer is, it depends. But let’s break it down.

First, we need to think about the type of services you’re comparing—like a podcast versus an editorial website. Now, when you say "editorial website," I’m assuming you mean a website that either edits content or maybe...

Great question! Do you need a patent before pitching to investors? Here's the deal: you don’t have to have one, but you probably should.

I'm JD Houvener, the founder of Bold Patent Law Firm and a patent attorney. I’ve been helping inventors for over 11 years, and I’ve had...