How do I Afford the Costs of Patenting as an Independent Inventor?
How Can You Afford Patenting as an Independent Inventor?
Hey 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 just starting out as an inventor and worried about patent costs, you’re not alone. It’s a big...
What if my Patent Application Gets Rejected?
What to Do When Your Patent Application Gets Rejected
Hey, everyone! Today’s question is: What if my patent application gets rejected? What do I do next?
I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’m also the author of Bold Ideas: The...
Start a Business Around My Invention Or Look to License?
Hi, everyone! Today, we’re tackling a big question:
Should you form a company around your invention or license it instead?
I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents. For over a decade, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents. I also wrote Bold Ideas:...
Patent Law and Intellectual Property Rights Explained
Intellectual property (IP) rights serve as the foundation by which innovation and creativity are protected across all industries. Specifically, patent law governs the rights of inventors and businesses and ensures they receive proper legal protections for their technological advancements. With patent law and intellectual property rights explained, you will be better equipped...
Should You Patent Your Safety Device?
I designed a safety device after realizing our company was violating an OSHA rule. We're a large organization with multiple sites across the U.S. and beyond. I pitched the idea to corporate, and they loved it. Now, they want me to produce these devices for all...