J.D. Houvener is a Registered USPTO Patent Attorney, Licensed Professional Engineer, and the Owner and Founder of Bold Patents. With a deep passion for helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive, J.D. specializes in patents, trademarks, and IP brokering. He empowers solo inventors and small businesses to research, protect, and commercialize their intellectual property, providing them with exclusivity and confidence in the marketplace.
J.D. leverages a robust technical background, having worked as an engineer at Boeing for nearly a decade prior to his legal career. During his tenure at Boeing, he focused on payload design, regulatory compliance, systems integration, and project management for the 787 airplane. This frontline experience at the cutting edge of aerospace technology gives him a unique, practical perspective on the complexities of modern innovation and the nuanced needs of his clients.
Known for his strategic, big-picture approach, J.D. translates his clients’ long-term goals into actionable, process-driven steps. His combined expertise in engineering, business, and law enables him to clearly advise a broad spectrum of innovators on how to effectively protect assets, leverage market opportunities, limit liabilities, and build strong, profitable IP portfolios.
