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Ralph Lauren made a big mistake in Indonesia. He never trademarked “Ralph Lauren” or “Polo Ralph Lauren” there. Maybe he thought, Who’s going to care about that market? But in Indonesia, where my wife is from, you’ll see “Polo Ralph Lauren” shops everywhere. Ferry terminals. Back alleys. Random roadside stalls. The stores...

Hey everyone, let’s tackle a question I hear all the time: When’s the right time to file a provisional patent application?

I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents, you can grab a free...

Press the on-off button on the side. You’ll feel it vibrate.

One at a time, though, we don’t want to overwhelm her. Pull the trigger, and she’ll go wild. Keep it back a bit.

“Go get her, Piper!”

I gave it a try....

What’s a patent, and why would you need one?

I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I also wrote a book called Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. If you want a deeper dive, check out the link below for our Bold...

Hey inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners, welcome!
If you're in Fresno, California, this one’s for you.

I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents, and today I’m sharing 5 amazing local resources to help you bring your idea to life, faster and smarter.

Over the...