Someone Else Has Probably Already Thought of It
The Voice That Says “It Already Exists”
“Someone already invented that.”
Most of us have said it. An idea pops into your head. It feels useful. Maybe even exciting. You imagine it working in the real world. Then doubt creeps in. Quiet. Casual....
USPTO’s BIG Upgrade: What Changed?
USPTO Website Updates: What Changed and Why It Matters
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently updated its website, and for anyone working with trademarks regularly, these changes are noticeable. Both the search features and the filing forms were updated. At first, it might look...
My Idea Isn’t Big Enough!
Do you ever think, “My idea isn’t big enough”? Or maybe, “It’s not worth patenting”?
If so, you’re not alone.
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, owner, founder, and patent attorney at...
How New USPTO Forms Simplify Trademarks!
Does anyone know if there’s a way to prepare a trademark form and save it for an attorney to review? Like, can you send a link or maybe an OBJ file?
If you’ve ever asked this, you’re not alone. I hear it all the time from clients and legal...
Getting a Patent is like Making a Deal with the Public
Ever wonder what a patent really is?
It’s simpler than most people think. A patent is a deal, a bargain between you, the inventor, and the public. You give the world your invention, your idea, your solution, your...