It’s Too Expensive to get Started!
“Ah, it’s too expensive to file a patent.”
Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Or maybe someone you know has.
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, founder and patent attorney at Bold Patent Law Firm. Today, I want to talk about that thought, the one that...
Shark Tank’s Boldest Deal Ever!
I was sitting in a meeting when the numbers came up. “You’re going to make $300,000 pre-tax on over $5 million in sales,” someone said. My first thought? That’s solid, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
Someone Else Has Probably Already Thought of It
The Voice That Says “It Already Exists”
“Someone already invented that.”
Most of us have said it. An idea pops into your head. It feels useful. Maybe even exciting. You imagine it working in the real world. Then doubt creeps in. Quiet. Casual....
USPTO’s BIG Upgrade: What Changed?
USPTO Website Updates: What Changed and Why It Matters
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently updated its website, and for anyone working with trademarks regularly, these changes are noticeable. Both the search features and the filing forms were updated. At first, it might look...
My Idea Isn’t Big Enough!
Do you ever think, “My idea isn’t big enough”? Or maybe, “It’s not worth patenting”?
If so, you’re not alone.
Hi, I’m JD Houvener, owner, founder, and patent attorney at...