Is My Idea Already Patented?

How to Check If Your Invention Is Already Patented

Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents and created a free inventor...

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Can I Sell a Patented Product?

Can You Get Sued for Selling a Product You Bought?

Yes, anyone can sue you. But that doesn’t mean they’ll win.

Copyright vs. Patent

These are different:

Copyright protects creative stuff, like books, songs, and...
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Do I Have to Prototype my Invention?

Good morning! Today, I’ll answer a common question: Do I need a prototype before filing a patent?

Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve helped inventors secure nearly 500 patents. I also wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide...

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Patent Approved?

How Long Does It Take to Get a Patent Approved?

If you're an inventor, one of the most pressing questions you might have is, how long does it take to get a patent approved? As someone who's helped nearly 500 inventors secure patents, I'm...

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The Difference Between Patent Pending and Patent Issued

So, what's the difference between "patent pending" and "patent issued"? Let me explain.

Hi, I’m JD Houvener, the founder of Bold Patent Law Firm. Over the last 10 years, I’ve helped inventors and business owners get close to 500 patents. I’m also the author of Bold Ideas...

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