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Hey everyone! Today, I’m answering a simple but surprisingly tricky question: how do you pronounce “patent,” and what does it mean?

I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm and author of Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve helped...

Let’s talk about something every inventor wonders: How do patents make money?

I’m JD Houvener, founder of Bold Patents Law Firm. Over the past decade, I’ve helped thousands of inventors protect their ideas. I even wrote Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents. So, trust me when...

Are Patents Classified?

Great question! Let’s break this down.

When people ask if patents are classified, they’re usually wondering if they’re confidential or secret. The short answer? Yes, but only for a while.

When you file a patent application with the U.S. Patent...

Hi, everyone! JD Houvener here to tackle a common question: Can patents be revoked? The short answer? Yes. Let me explain how this can happen in two main ways.

1. Changing Laws

Patent laws aren’t set in stone....

Question

I have an idea I’m planning to submit a provisional patent application for. I’ll be working with a patent attorney—good for me! It’s for a clothing design. I did a quick search and didn’t find anything similar in patents, applications, or commercial production. However, the space I’m in...