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On this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with seasoned inventor Trisha Garrett, a former IBM innovator turned entrepreneur. From securing multiple patents in enterprise software to launching a unique leadership coaching business centered around neuroplasticity and equine experiences, Trisha’s journey is...

So here’s the situation.

You found a name you like. It clicks right away.
Feels clean. Memorable. Easy to say.

Then… you hit a snag.

A sunglass company is already using that same name. Not as their company name, but as a product they...

Let’s start with a question that sounds simple… but isn’t.

Can you trademark your last name?

A lot of people assume the answer is yes. It feels personal. It’s your name. Your identity. Your brand.

But the reality is a bit more complicated.

Millions of people struggle with hearing challenges every day, but according to entrepreneur and inventor Gary Spittle, today’s hearing technology still hasn’t caught up to what users actually need.

On this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with Gary Spittle, founder...

What to Do When Your Patent Application Gets Rejected

Hey, everyone! Today’s question is: What if my patent application gets rejected? What do I do next?

I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. I’m also the author of Bold Ideas: The...