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New Patent Rule: “Made in USA” Matters Now

Posted on March 13, 2026 | Leave a Comment on New Patent Rule: “Made in USA” Matters Now

For years, patent disputes - especially at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) - have largely been about one thing: the strength of the legal arguments.

Is the patent valid?
Is there prior art?
Does the petition meet the technical thresholds?

But a recent shift at the...

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Go Big, Go Bold℠ 9-Step Patent Process

Posted on March 10, 2026

Coming up with inventions to solve the world’s problems is hard enough. At Bold Patents, we want to make the process of getting a patent as easy as possible for our hard-working inventors.

It’s true, the legal profession gets a bad rap for making things overly complicated, nuanced, and...

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Selling Your Patent: What you Need to Know

Posted on March 5, 2026

Money, money, money!!! OK, it's time to (finally) bring in those greenbacks, right!? 

You’ve proven to the world that you know how to be bold. You’ve done the incredibly hard work to invent something new, useful, and non-obvious. Through research, diligence, tedious application drafting, and cunning responses to...

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How to Patent an Idea in 13 Steps

Posted on June 25, 2025
"How Do I Patent an Idea?"

The real answer to this question is: you can’t.

That’s right, you can’t get a patent for an “idea” alone, not even the best idea in the world. 

My name...

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How Do I Find a Good Patent Attorney in Austin, TX?

Posted on May 14, 2025

Wondering how to find a good patent attorney in Austin, TX? You're not alone. Navigating the complex world of patents requires more than just any patent lawyer in Austin - it demands someone who truly understands local innovation culture and has proven technical expertise. The right patent attorney Austin professional can...

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