Patent Fees Skyrocket: What Now?
We’re all paying more in fees, and I really hope it leads to better results. Right now, it takes about nine months, sometimes a little less, from filing a patent to getting that first exam. To me, that’s too long.
On the patent side, the fee jump isn’t...
Gilbert’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors & Entrepreneurs
Hey there. Welcome to our Bold Patents page for Gilbert, Arizona. I’m JD Houvener. I started Bold Patents, and I’m the patent attorney here.
I’m glad you found this page. If you live in Gilbert, you’re in a good place to build something new. When I first looked into...
Provisional Patent Myth Busted: Essential Truths
The USPTO has become sharp over the last five years at spotting fake or masked domicile addresses. If an address even looks like a PO box, a UPS store, or anything close, they catch it. Every time. They’ll send an office action right away and tell you the address isn’t valid.
Lubbock’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey there. Welcome to the Bold Patents Lab – Texas page.
If you’re here, you’re likely an inventor or a founder with a new idea. And that can feel lonely at times. But you’re not on your own here in Lubbock. There are plenty of places where you can...
Can You Trademark a Descriptive Business Name?
Can you trademark a business name that’s just your first name plus a word that describes what you sell?
Your shop is online only. You sell on eBay and your own site.
Think of a name like John’s Bicycle Shop. It fits a niche, but it’s still a one-person, home-based business.