Should I Patent the Game Mechanics or Game Design?
Can You Patent Game Mechanics or Game Design?
Hi everyone! Let’s tackle a question I hear often: Can you patent game mechanics or design?
I’m JD Houvener, a patent attorney and owner of Bold Patents. Over the past decade, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents....
Considerations When Applying for a Design Patent
What Does It Take to File a Design Patent?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and author of Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of inventors secure their ideas, with more than 500 patents issued. Today, let’s talk...
Protect Your Invention at Work!
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Bold Inventor Show! I'm your host, JD Houvener, and today, we have a special guest with me—David Bosin. David, good afternoon! How’s it going?
Today’s topic is inventing on the job, something that really takes me back to my days at Boeing....
What Does a Patent Pending Marking Mean on a Product?
Let’s break down what the “patent pending” mark on a product really means. You’ve probably seen it before—maybe on something you’ve bought, or on a product you’ve been eyeing. But what does it actually tell you?
I’m JD Houvener, a patent attorney and the owner of Bold Patents Law...
Avoid Costly Patent Filing Mistakes
Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick experience. I filed a provisional patent application with the USPTO a couple of weeks ago. I paid the $60 fee, and then I received a notice from them saying I needed to pay an additional $300 because some parts of the application were missing....