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Down 2 BusinessEpisode 234: Do Not DiscloseSend us Fan Mail"What if someone is able to figure out a way to use your technology in 10 years and they made all the money in the world?"It's not everyday that you get to pick the brain of a patent attorney, but do you know the ins and outs of what they do? Austin will walk you through the entire process, but also let you know that engineering school is where it all started for him. So how did a smoke detection system and wireless doorbells bring us to where we...
2026-06-1953 min
DissedMedia: A Startup Story#75 Austin Bonderer: How to Patent an Idea and Protect Your StartupWondering how to patent an idea and protect your intellectual property before someone else profits from it? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, host Ben Olmos talks with patent attorney Austin Bonderer, who brings 25 years of experience, more than 700 secured US patents, and an insider's view from his years as a USPTO patent examiner.
Austin reveals what most entrepreneurs get wrong about protecting an idea. The biggest one: disclosure kills patents. Too many founders post their invention online or pitch it everywhere before protecting it, and that single move can sink a patent before it...
2026-06-091h 03
The Journey with Mark AstorEp. 18 Why AI Still Needs Shepherds: Patent Attorney Warns Against ChatGPT For Legal Work with Austin BondererWhat happens when lawyers start relying on AI to do their thinking for them? Austin Bonderer has spent 25 years protecting intellectual property and has seen firsthand how artificial intelligence is changing the legal landscape in ways that should concern us all. As a patent attorney who's listed on over 390 issued US patents and worked inside the US Patent and Trademark Office, Austin brings a perspective few can match on what's really at stake when experience gets replaced by algorithms. His warning about AI needing "shepherds" reveals a troubling truth about the next generation of professionals who might never develop...
2026-06-0232 min
BizBlendWhen to Patent Your Idea: IP Protection for Founders and Solo Inventors | Austin Bonderer on BizBlendYou had the idea. You did the work. You built something that didn't exist before you made it. And somewhere in the back of your mind, often at the front, sits the same fear every founder carries: what if someone with more money, more reach, and more resources sees what you've created and just takes it?In this episode of BizBlend, registered patent attorney Austin Bonderer joins Sana for a grounded, honest conversation about how solo inventors, bootstrapped founders, and creators can actually protect their intellectual property without bleeding cash to a fancy law firm. They unpack...
2026-05-2725 min
Sharpen The SpearProtecting Your Ideas: Austin Bonderer on Patents, Trademarks, and Entrepreneurial SuccessRichard Walsh and Austin Bonderer delve into the critical role of intellectual property protection for entrepreneurs. Austin shares his expertise in patent law, outlining the power and process of patent enforcement and application, including international considerations and the Patent Cooperation Treaty. They explore strategies for making money pre-patent and selling inventions while patents are pending. The discussion highlights the importance of trademarks, the intent to use registration process, and legal considerations for startups. They also cover the nuances of federal vs. common law trademarks and address the likelihood of confusion. The episode concludes with insights on incorporating AI in business...
2026-05-121h 00
Legal OwlUnderstanding Trademarks: Protecting the Public and Your BrandThe primary focus of this podcast episode is the intricate relationship between intellectual property, specifically patents and trademarks, and their pivotal role in safeguarding innovation and business identity. I engage in a profound discourse with Austin Bonderer, an esteemed intellectual property attorney, who elucidates the multifaceted nature of patents, encompassing their significance, the complexities of obtaining them, and the potential pitfalls that inventors may encounter. We explore the critical distinction between patents and trademarks, emphasizing the necessity for entrepreneurs to secure their brand identity through trademark registration. Moreover, we delve into the strategic implications of intellectual property in fostering...
2026-05-071h 17
Unstoppable Success PodcastPatents, Trademarks & AI: How to Protect Your Ideas and Build a Profitable BusinessSend us Fan MailPatents. Trademarks. AI. Business ideas.Most entrepreneurs focus on building and launching. Few stop to ask one critical question.How do I actually protect what I am building?In this episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with patent attorney Austin Bonderer, who brings over 20 years of experience and more than 700 issued U.S. patents to the table. This conversation breaks down what every entrepreneur, founder, and business owner needs to understand about intellectual property before investing time, money, and energy into a...
2026-05-0739 min
Play Big Faster Podcast#240: How to Patent an Invention: Protect, Monetize & Enforce | Austin BondererPatent attorney Austin , with 700+ US patents secured, reveals what kills patent rights before founders ever file. One social media post, one Kickstarter launch, one ChatGPT prompt could cost you everything. In this episode, Austin breaks down what makes an invention patentable, how patent pending status protects you while you monetize, and the real cost of filing. You'll also get his counterintuitive strategy for controlling your market once your patent is approved. Perfect for startup founders and product-based entrepreneurs ready to treat intellectual property as the business asset it truly is.
2026-04-2743 min
Play Big Faster Podcast#240: How to Patent an Invention: Protect, Monetize & Enforce | Austin BondererPatent attorney Austin , with 700+ US patents secured, reveals what kills patent rights before founders ever file. One social media post, one Kickstarter launch, one ChatGPT prompt could cost you everything. In this episode, Austin breaks down what makes an invention patentable, how patent pending status protects you while you monetize, and the real cost of filing. You'll also get his counterintuitive strategy for controlling your market once your patent is approved. Perfect for startup founders and product-based entrepreneurs ready to treat intellectual property as the business asset it truly is.
2026-04-2745 min
The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and ThriveGoing Global: Smart International Patent StrategiesIf you’ve built a great product or developed a powerful idea and are thinking about taking it global, one critical question quickly arises: how do you protect your intellectual property internationally without burning through your cash? In this episode of The Business Behind Your Business, host Paul Sweeney sits down with experienced patent attorney Austin Bonderer to demystify international patents and explain how small and medium businesses can protect their ideas, expand globally, and stay competitive — without making costly mistakes.With more than two decades of experience and over 700 issued patents, Austin break...
2026-03-3028 min
Your Brand AmplifiedAustin Bonderer on Securing Your Competitive Edge with Bulletproof PatentsAustin Bonderer's two decades in patent law distill into one essential principle: inventions solve problems, and speed matters more than perfection. His childhood realization that wireless smoke detection was needed taught him that entrepreneurs typically fail by over-refining rather than under-launching. Most entrepreneurs miss that the U.S. grants a one-year grace period after disclosure while most countries destroy patent rights immediately upon disclosure, making the first to file system unforgiving.
Austin's real value extends beyond legal mechanics to business philosophy. He integrates into clients' entire operations to identify opportunities they miss, rather than merely reacting to...
2026-02-2744 min
The Free Time MastermindPatent Attorney Reveals What Inventors Get Wrong Before FilingPatent lawyer Austin Bonderer discusses crucial aspects of intellectual property and idea protection for startups. He shares his legal expertise as a patent agent, offering valuable insights into navigating the complex world of IP law. Learn how to safeguard your innovations effectively. #podmatch Connect with Austin: https://bondererpatents.com Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! https://vidiq.com/ftmm Descript to edit videos and cut shorts. 50% off the Creator Plan for 2 months: https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd Zoom, 15% off: https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2...
2026-02-2724 min
Power MoversAustin Bonderer: Why Your Best Ideas Need Protection Before Someone Else Claims ThemEPISODE OVERVIEWDuration: Approximately 32 minutesBest For: Trapped entrepreneurs who have built something innovative and worry someone could take it from themKey Outcome: Understand exactly when and how to protect your intellectual property so you can focus on running your business instead of fearing competitorsHe spent 25 years protecting other people's innovations. Then he watched business owners lose everything because they waited too long.THE BOTTOM LINEYou have built something valuable. Something that took years of late nights, missed dinners, and sacrificed...
2026-02-1728 min
Achieving Success with Olivia AtkinEp. 172 The Patent Mistake That Costs Entrepreneurs Everything with Austin BondererWhat's the fastest way to lose thousands of dollars and years of protection for your game-changing idea? Austin Bonderer, who's secured over 700 U.S. patents, says it starts with three simple words you probably say every day. As a former U.S. patent examiner turned patent attorney, Austin has seen brilliant entrepreneurs destroy their chances at protection with one excited conversation at a family gathering or business conference. He reveals the shocking one-year deadline that most innovators don't know exists and why your natural instinct to share your breakthrough could be costing you everything.From the entrepreneur who...
2026-02-1045 min
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 Fan MailPROFITABLE 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...
2025-11-0552 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
KAJ Business & Money 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.===============================================👤 FEATURED GUESTAu...
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
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 min