How Much Does a Patent Cost in 2025?
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and author of Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. If you’re thinking about patenting an invention, you’re probably wondering—how much does it cost?
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Accidental Patent Infringement? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Accidentally infringing on a patent? It happens, but even if it’s unintentional, you can still face legal trouble. No, you won’t go to jail for it—it’s not criminal—but the patent holder can still take legal action. Most of the time, they’ll start by sending a cease and desist letter.
Patentable Subject Matter – Defining Innovation in IP Law
Inventors, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and business leaders often have a critical question as they navigate innovation: What can and can’t be patented? Knowing what is patentable subject matter is essential for innovators in any field. You create many ideas, but not all will result in a patentable invention. Understanding what is and isn’t...
Open Source and Patent Pools – Understanding Collaborative Innovation
Innovation often happens in collaboration rather than isolation, particularly in the rapidly evolving tech environment we are in. Open source and patent pools are ways that many independent inventors, businesses, corporations, and start-ups collaborate and share information and technology. These unique methods also allow parties to protect their intellectual property (IP).
Trademark Tips They Don’t Tell You
Can an editorial website share the same name as a trademarked podcast? Or would I need to come up with something completely different? Could I tweak it just enough to avoid issues?
Great question! And, like any good legal answer—it depends.
Let’s break it down. A...