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What Worked For You?Smart IP Protection Without Killing Your Business With Austin BondererWhat if the fastest way to protect your big idea is learning from the guy who’s been inside the USPTO itself? Austin Bonderer brings the answers, pulling back the curtain on how patents and trademarks really work after 25 years of helping entrepreneurs, Amazon, Alibaba, and countless innovators secure their intellectual property. He breaks down the difference between smart protection and wasted money, showing you when to file, when to rebrand,and how to avoid the traps that kill momentum. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to safeguard your ideas so you can buil...
2026-01-2657 min
The Reluctant Entrepreneur PodcastThe Business of Patents: One Attorney's Path to Entrepreneurship - With Austin Bonderer - Episode 39Today, I’m joined by Austin Bonderer, a seasoned patent attorney whose career has spanned both sides of the patent world — from serving as a U.S. Patent Examiner to founding his own law practice. With more than 690 issued U.S. patents to his name, Austin has helped inventors and companies protect their ideas across industries, including leading nanotechnology patent prosecution for a Fortune Global 100 company.We’ll start by exploring Austin’s entrepreneurial journey — what motivated him to leave government service, how he built his own firm from the ground up, and what lessons he’s learned...
2026-01-131h 04
The Profitable CreativeProtect It or Lose It | Austin BondererSend us a textPROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Austin Bonderer, an intellectual property patent attorney with over 26 years of experience. They discuss the nuances of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and the importance of protecting one's creative work. Austin shares insights on the patent application process, the significance of trademarks, and the potential consequences of failing to secure intellectual property rights. The conversation also touches on international considerations, the concept of fair use, and practical advice for business owners navigating...
2026-01-0640 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectSanta's Naughty & Nice List: LLP's Best Episodes of 2025Luigi couldn't make it to the mic this time… but don't worry, we had a special guest fresh off his sleigh: Santa Claus. That's right. After delivering toys across the globe, Santa himself dropped by to join Matt and help break down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. What's stuffed in the stocking: How to protect your brand from copycats Why profit isn't just about more revenue The emotional side of being a founder (and why that's normal) The secret weapon difference between a CPA and a CFO And the ta...
2025-12-3122 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectSanta's Naughty & Nice List: LLP's Best Episodes of 2025Luigi couldn't make it to the mic this time… but don't worry, we had a special guest fresh off his sleigh: Santa Claus. That's right. After delivering toys across the globe, Santa himself dropped by to join Matt and help break down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. What's stuffed in the stocking: How to protect your brand from copycats Why profit isn't just about more revenue The emotional side of being a founder (and why that's normal) The secret weapon difference between a CPA and a CFO And the ta...
2025-12-3122 min
Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep NeededPatently Brilliant: Inside the Mind of Attorney Austin BondererGot an idea you’re ready to protect? Patent attorney Austin Bonderer (700+ issued U.S. patents) breaks down what’s myth, what’s law, and what actually gives you an edge—from first-to-file realities to why “disclosure kills patents.”In this candid conversation, Austin explains how patents work in practice: why the U.S. is first-to-file, what “enablement” really means, and why DIY filings often backfire. He unpacks software patent hurdles post-Alice, smart international strategies (hint: control the place of manufacture), the right way to use NDAs, and how prior art searches save time and money. Whether you’re a founder...
2025-11-0547 min
The Digital ExecutiveInside the Patent Mind: Austin Bonderer on IP Strategy, AI Law, and Protecting Innovation |Ep 1124In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Austin Bonderer, a seasoned patent attorney with over 25 years of experience and more than 700 issued U.S. patents to his name. From his early days as a U.S. Patent Examiner to leading nanotechnology prosecutions for a Forbes Global 100 company, Austin brings unmatched insight into the world of intellectual property and innovation.He shares what working inside the USPTO taught him about the human side of patent law—why building relationships with examiners is just as important as crafting airtight technical arguments. Austin also ex...
2025-10-0914 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEThe U.S. Patent Process: How to Secure & Protect Your Invention with Austin BondererWant to patent your invention and avoid costly mistakes? Austin Bonderer, a former U.S. Patent Examiner and a leading patent attorney with over 690 issued U.S. patents, explains the U.S. patent process. Learn how to file correctly, protect your intellectual property, and turn ideas into valuable assets!===============================================⏱️ IN THIS EPISODE (Top 3 Takeaways):1. Understand the U.S. patent process and avoid costly mistakes with expert insights from Austin Bonderer. 2. Learn how to correctly file a patent and protect your intellectual property effectively. 3. Discover how to turn your ideas into valuable assets and navigate the complexities of patent law.===============================================👤 FEATURE...
2025-09-2630 min
The Iferia TechcastFrom Engineer to Patent Attorney: Navigating IP Protection for Inventors - Austin BondererHow can engineers protect their inventions without breaking the bank? Austin Bonderer—patent attorney with 700+ granted patents—joins The Iferia TechCast to reveal practical IP strategies for technical professionals. In this episode, you'll learn:- Why most software can't be patented in the U.S. (and the "Rain Man" test for patent eligibility) - The truth about provisional patents: When they help and when they're "expensive wallpaper" - How to avoid the #1 mistake engineers make that kills patent potential- Continuation practice: The "minefield" strategy for outm...
2025-08-1331 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectHow to Own Your Idea: IP Moves That Actually WorkGuess what: your million-dollar idea isn't safe. Not unless you know the difference between a patent, a trademark, and a trade secret. In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with IP attorney Austin Bonderer to reveal the legal toolbox small businesses and startups need to protect what matters most: your ideas, brand, and secret sauce. They dive into patent basics, trademark headaches, global filing strategies, AI risks, and trade secrets worth their weight in gold. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Patents = a government‑granted monopoly (the why and how) ✅ The three must-have criteria: useful...
2025-08-0642 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectHow to Own Your Idea: IP Moves That Actually WorkGuess what: your million-dollar idea isn't safe. Not unless you know the difference between a patent, a trademark, and a trade secret. In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with IP attorney Austin Bonderer to reveal the legal toolbox small businesses and startups need to protect what matters most: your ideas, brand, and secret sauce. They dive into patent basics, trademark headaches, global filing strategies, AI risks, and trade secrets worth their weight in gold. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Patents = a government‑granted monopoly (the why and how) ✅ The three must-have criteria: useful...
2025-08-0642 min
Builders & DoersDon’t Launch Your Product Until You Watch This - Austin Bonderer | 32They’re coming for your idea.Before you’ve even built a prototype, before you’ve written a single line of code, corporate giants and patent trolls are laying landmines designed to seize your life’s work. That NDA you think is protecting you? It could be worthless.In this episode, we interview Austin Bonderer — a patent attorney listed on nearly 700 patents who has never lost an appeal to the patent board. He’s a former patent examiner and worked with tech giant Foxconn in China, seeing firsthand how the global innovation war is fought.Discover:🟢 Why NDAs often fail and what t...
2025-07-2848 min
Simply Be Found HuddleAvoid These Patent Mistakes Before Launching Your IdeaAre you ready to launch your invention or startup but not sure how to protect your idea? In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, we’re joined by Austin Bonderer, a seasoned patent attorney with over 700 patents to his name, to uncover the essential do’s and don’ts of the patent process.From design vs utility patents, navigating international protections, to how AI and software patents are evolving — this is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups looking to turn ideas into protected profits.💡 Key Points:— Patents vs public disclosure— Utilit...
2025-07-2242 min
Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#102 - Austin Bonderer - When Do You Need to Patent an Idea? Inventing, Patents, and How to Make Money with Your InventionAustin Bonderer is a seasoned Patent Attorney with over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law. As the founder of The Law Office of Austin Bonderer, PC, he specializes in patent and trademark prosecution, infringement cases, and regulatory compliance. Listed on more than 700 U.S. patents, Austin provides expert legal counsel for inventors, startups, and businesses looking to protect their innovations. He’s known for helping clients navigate platforms like Amazon and Alibaba while balancing legal protection with business growth. In this video, he shares critical advice for anyone looking to secure their intellectual property effectively and avoid costly mi...
2025-06-041h 15
Harmonious at LunchThe BEST Moments from Harmonious at Lunch This WeekKevin Jans (GovCon in Flux: Navigating DOGE & Federal Shifts):🧠 Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer: During times of significant government change like the DOGE initiative, proactively set your business course based on facts rather than just reacting to the fluctuating news cycle.❓ Assess Real Impact with 3 Key Questions:Is the announced number (e.g., budget cut) truly "big" in the overall context?What do these changes actually mean operationally, beyond the headlines?How does this specifically impact your business and your government contracts?🛡️ GovCon Fundamenta...
2025-05-3018 min
Harmonious at LunchThe SHOCKING Truth About Patenting Your Idea Nobody Tells YouGot a game-changing invention or a unique solution to a problem? 🤔 Understanding when and how to protect your intellectual property with a patent can be a minefield. This episode demystifies the patent process for entrepreneurs and innovators.Meet Austin Bonderer, an engineer with a law degree, who brings a practical, real-world perspective to patent strategy. 💡🛠️When should you even start thinking about a patent? Austin shares his own origin story – inventing a wireless smoke detector as a young adult after a near fire, a project that became his university thesis! 🔥 The core principle: If you find your...
2025-05-2722 min
Founders PodcastPatent Pitfalls, The Shocking Truth Most Entrepreneurs Learn Too Late700+ patents. Two decades of experience. One global mission to protect your million-dollar ideas.Ever wondered what separates a napkin sketch from a billion-dollar business? Or why some ideas get stolen while others get sealed with ironclad protection? Today’s guest has been on both sides of the patent battlefield—first as a U.S. Patent Examiner, and now as the fierce advocate behind one of the most trusted patent law offices in the country.From nanotech to international filings, he's the go-to guy if you're serious about safeguarding your innovation.Plea...
2025-05-2146 min
This Dude Started SomethingInside the Patent System: What Every Inventor Should Know (with Patent Attorney Austin Bonderer)In this eye-opening episode of This Dude Started Something, Oliver and Brayden sit down with seasoned patent attorney Austin Bonderer, a man with over 700 issued U.S. patents and more stories than your average legal thriller. Austin pulls back the curtain on the chaotic world of intellectual property—where billion-dollar ideas are born, stolen, or buried.We kick things off with the basics: what is a patent and why does it matter? But things quickly spiral into everything from patent trolls buying bankrupt portfolios to sue tech giants, to how you can literally patent a grape, and ev...
2025-04-1358 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifePatents Demystified: Protecting Innovation with Austin BondererIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Austin Bonderer, an experienced patent attorney with over 690+ issued U.S. patents to his name. From working as a U.S. Patent Examiner to helping Fortune 100 companies and solo inventors, Austin shares invaluable insights on the patent process, global intellectual property laws, and how to protect your innovative ideas.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or an independent inventor, this episode will break down common myths, legal strategies, and the must-know steps to secure a patent. Austin also sheds light on the...
2025-03-1923 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifePatents Demystified: Protecting Innovation with Austin BondererIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Austin Bonderer, an experienced patent attorney with over 690+ issued U.S. patents to his name. From working as a U.S. Patent Examiner to helping Fortune 100 companies and solo inventors, Austin shares invaluable insights on the patent process, global intellectual property laws, and how to protect your innovative ideas.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or an independent inventor, this episode will break down common myths, legal strategies, and the must-know steps to secure a patent. Austin also sheds light on the...
2025-03-1923 min