How Long Does It Take to Get a Patent?
Yes, as many legal answers begin, “it depends”…
…But, our clients and I almost always agree it takes WAY TOO LONG!
Don’t despair, there are a lot of things that you, the inventor, and us as your Patent Attorney can do to speed this process up...
Monetize Your Patent Like This!
I got a question the other day from an inventor. They said, “I have a Canadian and a U.S. patent on my invention, it's in the oil drilling sector, but I haven’t done anything with it in three years. I want to commercialize it, make it real. How do I go about...
How do I Prototype my Invention on a Budget?
Hey everyone! Ever wondered how to build a prototype without spending a fortune? Let’s break it down.
I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’ve worked with over 500 inventors and wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents to help people...
How to Avoid Infringement of a Patent?
Hi, everyone! Let’s tackle a common question: How different does your product need to be to avoid infringing on a patent?
I’m JD Houvener, a patent attorney and owner of Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the years, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 400 patents and written Bold Ideas: The...
Avoid Patent Infringement Like a Pro
Understanding patent infringement comes down to the details. For utility patents, it’s all about the claims—the written sections that define what’s protected. On the design side, it’s the solid black lines in the drawings. These lines show the protected shape or...