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 a Patent Worth It Without Funds?
Should You Get a Patent If You Can’t Afford to Sue?
Patents are expensive. Filing one through a good attorney might cost $20,000 or more. So before you start, ask yourself:
How big is the market for your idea? Is...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...
Can I Sell a Patented Product?
Can You Get Sued for Selling a Product You Bought?
Yes, anyone can sue you. But that doesn’t mean they’ll win.
Copyright vs. PatentThese are different:
Copyright protects creative stuff, like books, songs, and...Do I Have to Prototype my Invention?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of 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...