Mesa’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey, let’s talk about Mesa, Arizona.
I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. Mesa has a strong community of inventors and business owners, and I want to share five local resources that can help you take your idea from sketchpad to startup.
Logos, Trademarks, and Royalties Explained
I’ve seen this happen too many times: a business is gearing up for a big launch, new logo, new brand, months of planning. They’re about to throw a reveal party, spend thousands on marketing, and then… the logo designer casually posts the design on Facebook. Branding ruined before it even hits the...
Louisville’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey everyone, JD Houvener here. I’m the founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents, and today I want to talk about something close to home, Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville’s not just bourbon and horse racing. It’s also a city full of ideas, startups, and inventors trying to make their...
Logo Royalties or One-Time Fee?
If you design a logo for someone, how do you get paid? Is it a one-time fee, or can you take a cut of every shirt they sell? I hear this question a lot.
Most of the time, the business that hires you pays a flat fee. You hand...
What is a Patent Specification and Why is it so Important?
Why does a patent specification matter so much?
I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents. Let’s break this down without the legal jargon.
A “specification” sounds fancy, but really, it’s the guts of your patent application. Think of it like the...