How to Protect Your Trademark Early?
I came up with a design that pairs a drawing with a short phrase. I’d like to list it on Etsy, and if sales take off, that phrase could become the anchor of my brand. The tricky part? Trademarks take time, often a year or more before they’re fully registered.
Long Beach’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey Bold Inventors,
Welcome to our Bold Patents office here in Long Beach. If you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or small business owner, you’ve got a lot of opportunities right in your backyard. I’ve pulled together five resources that can help you get started.
1. Long Beach...
Patent Mistakes? Correct Them Without Worry!
If your patent has a typo, don’t panic; it doesn’t kill the whole patent. The good news is you can fix it with what’s called a Certificate of Correction. That’s filed under section 1480, for anyone who loves looking up the details.
The key is intent. If the...
Colorado Springs’ Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey, I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney, founder, and owner here at Bold Patents. Thanks for stopping by.
Today I want to share five key resources in Colorado Springs that every new inventor or business owner should know about. Whether you’re building a startup, creating a product, or just sketching...
Shark Tank’s Epic Flip Cup Battle!
The Sharks had just finished a workout, and instead of the usual protein shake, they turned it into a game of Flip Cup. The prize? The Shark Tank Ice Shaker Championship Cup. The rules were simple: drink the water, flip the cup, pass it on. First team to finish wins. The losers?...