USPTO’s BIG Upgrade: What Changed?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently updated its website, and for anyone working with trademarks regularly, these changes are noticeable. Both the search features and the filing forms were updated. At first, it might look like a minor adjustment. But for attorneys and staff who spend hours every week...
My Idea Isn’t Big Enough!
Do you ever think, “My idea isn’t big enough”? Or maybe, “It’s not worth patenting”?
If so, you’re not alone.
Hi, I’m JB Houvener, owner, founder, and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. I hear this thought all the time. Inventors, sometimes everyday people,...
How New USPTO Forms Simplify Trademarks!
Does anyone know if there’s a way to prepare a trademark form and save it for an attorney to review? Like, can you send a link or maybe an OBJ file?
If you’ve ever asked this, you’re not alone. I hear it all the time from clients and legal...
Getting a Patent is like Making a Deal with the Public
Ever wonder what a patent really is?
It’s simpler than most people think. A patent is a deal, a bargain between you, the inventor, and the public. You give the world your invention, your idea, your solution, your know-how. In return, the government gives you a limited monopoly. For...
Build Empires with EB Ventures
If you invent something big, energy systems, medical devices, clean tech, or hardware that actually fixes real problems, your first decision matters more than most people realize.
A lot of inventors make the same move. They aim for universities first. Research centers. Incubators. Pitch days on campus.