Category: Video Blog

Big Retailers Aren’t Built for Discovery

What happened with Walmart, Costco, and Toys “R” Us?

At first, it looks promising. You get the meetings. Buyers lean in. They smile, nod, and say, “This is really cool, send us...

“I’ll wait until I make a ton of money… then I’ll file patents.”

A Common Thought

I hear this all the time.

It sounds practical, right? Go out, test the idea, make some money first, and then worry about protection.

On this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with seasoned inventor Trisha Garrett, a former IBM innovator turned entrepreneur. From securing multiple patents in enterprise software to launching a unique leadership coaching business centered around neuroplasticity and equine experiences, Trisha’s journey is...

So here’s the situation.

You found a name you like. It clicks right away.
Feels clean. Memorable. Easy to say.

Then… you hit a snag.

A sunglass company is already using that same name. Not as their company name, but as a product they...

Can you trademark your last name?

A lot of people assume the answer is yes. It feels natural. It’s your name, your identity, and in many cases, the thing you’ve already built your brand around.

But trademark law doesn’t see it quite that...