How Long Are Patents Good For? When do They Expire?
The process of securing a patent can be complex, with many deadlines, legal requirements, and other complex issues. Once you’ve reached the finish line and have successfully secured your patent, you may wonder: how long are patents good for? Patents provide you with certain rights to your invention,...
How to Do a Google Patent Search
You have a question? Google it, right? This is the source of all answers. I'm here today to talk about your work, your diligence, and what it takes. Do you know how to do a patent search in Google? [Music] I'm J.D. Houvener, a patent attorney and managing partner here at Bold...
How Long do Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights & Trade Secrets Last?
Hey everyone, I’m J.D. Houvener, USPTO patent attorney and CEO here at bold patents law firm. Today I’ll be talking about how long the different forms of IP last. First, let’s start off with what the four different types of intellectual property are: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
How to Protect Your Idea (everything you need to know)
You’ve seen one of these before, yeah, that’s what phones used to look like. Did you know that on February 14, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent on this—an apparatus that could transmit speech electronically, beating out his rival Elisha Gray by just two hours? Never mind that Gray’s design...
Divisional Patent Application
Think back to elementary school; do you remember long division? Okay, don’t worry, I’m not gonna give you a homework assignment. But we are going to be talking about divisionals, okay? Stay tuned. Today, I’m gonna be helping you better understand what a divisional patent application is and how you can make...