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Bold InventorShawn Miller Rides the Turfboard RevolutionThis week on the Bold Inventor Show, JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth welcome a true grassroots innovator: Sean Miller, founder and creator of the Turfboard. What started as a snowboarding alternative in the off-season has evolved into an epic journey of design, setbacks, and resurgence. Sean shares his wild ride from snowy peaks to grassy hills, revealing what it really takes to create and relaunch a sports innovation.🏂 What you'll hear in this episode:🌱 Origin of Turfboard: Sean recounts how the seed for his all-terrain snowboard sprout...2025-06-0750 min

Bold InventorTwist Resist: Rehab Meets Real Strength TrainingIn this powerful episode of the Bold Inventor Show, host J.D. Houvener and trademark co-host Matt Kulseth welcome Aaron Walker, the tenacious inventor and founder of Twist Resist—a revolutionary strength training device developed specifically for physical therapy and rehabilitation.Aaron’s journey is anything but ordinary. From repeated dirt bike injuries to building prototypes in a mobile gym inside a box truck, Aaron shares how twists of fate—both literal and physical—led him to develop a machine that mimics circular, joint-specific strength movements rarely addresse...2025-05-1951 min

Bold InventorInnovation DNA: The Six “I” AdvantageThis week on the Bold Inventor Show, host J.D. Houvener dives into the human side of innovation with Natalie Turner, founder of The Six ‘I’s® of Innovation and author of Yes, You Can Innovate. Natalie joins live from the UK to unpack her game-changing framework that helps individuals and teams unlock their unique contributions to innovation—and create meaningful value from ideas.👁️ What are the Six I’s?Identify – Spot emerging trends and opportunitiesIgnite – Spark new ideas and rally othersInvestigate – Analyze and assess feasibility 2025-05-1944 min

Bold InventorDesign, Prototype, Protect: Startup Launch BlueprintThis week on the Bold Inventor Show, co-hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth welcome engineering innovator Justin Knowles, founder of boutique product design firm Facture Design. From his early days in mechanical engineering to co-founding a startup acquired by Leatherman, Justin brings a rare blend of hands-on design experience, startup savvy, and deep empathy for inventors.Based in Seattle but serving clients nationwide, Facture Design helps inventors turn napkin sketches into real, manufacturable products—with IP protection built in from day one. Wh...2025-05-0157 min

Bold InventorInventing Comfort, Validating Impact, Expanding Globally FastThis week’s episode of the Bold Inventor Show delivers an unmissable double feature spotlighting the intersection of IP strategy, product innovation, and medical validation. Join your hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth as they welcome two dynamic innovators reshaping comfort and care across continents: Facel Casta-Baez, the inventive mind behind Emu Comfort, and Julio Martinez-Clark, the entrepreneurial engine driving Bioaccess—Latin America’s premier CRO for U.S. med-tech startups.What happens when a debilitating injury leads to a world-class pillow design? Or when global clinic...2025-04-251h 01

Bold InventorLipstick Melts No More! Patents, Passion & Kool LipsEver left your favorite lipstick in the car on a hot day? 💄🔥 Say goodbye to cosmetic meltdowns and hello to Kool Lips—a sleek, cooling lipstick case designed by today’s bold guest, Kristin Larson!On this energetic episode of the Bold Inventor Show, patent attorney JD Houvener and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth dive into a story that’s as heartwarming as it is innovative. From growing up in a traveling carnival 🎪 to launching a high-tech cosmetic product, Kristin’s journey is a real-world masterclass in invention, grit, and intellectual property.Kristin is t...2025-04-1742 min

Bold InventorRestaurant Tech Reinvented + The Perfect Grip: 2 Inventors Breaking the MoldWhat happens when a restaurant mastermind and a rockstar inventor walk into a patent attorney’s studio? You get an electrifying episode of the Bold Inventor Show that’s part tech-talk, part Shark Tank, and 100% inspiring.🎙️In this double-header edition, host JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth sit down with two inventors who aren’t just dreaming big — they’re reshaping entire industries.First up is Peter Petroulas, founder of WizButler, who’s spent over a decade revolutionizing restaurant booking systems. His patented technology tackles a 250-year-old problem restaurants didn’t know they...2025-04-1055 min

Bold InventorHow Cell Phone Seat Survived CounterfeitsWhat does it take to turn a simple car cupholder idea into a multi-million dollar invention—while fending off a tidal wave of copycats? In this high-energy episode of the Bold Inventor Show, JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth sit down with the tenacious and innovative Scott McIntosh, founder of the Cell Phone Seat, to dive into his wild entrepreneurial journey.Scott shares how a messy car moment sparked the idea for a sleek phone holder that fits snugly into a cupholder—without sacrificing beverage space. But the story only starts there. 🚗📱🛑 He faced a failed Kickst...2025-04-0757 min

Bold InventorUnlocking Music’s Geometry with Ken LemonsWhat if you could actually see music — not just hear it? 🎵 In this mind-expanding episode of the Bold Inventor Show, host and patent attorney JD Houvener sits down with visionary inventor Ken Lemons, founder of Musical DNA, to explore how a broken hand and a bold idea led to one of the most groundbreaking musical innovations of our time. 🎹🧠Ken takes us on a journey through his multi-disciplinary background — from oil painting to theater to earning dual music degrees — culminating in the invention of a patented system that visualizes music through 2025-03-2740 min

Bold InventorInnovation Without Limits: The Story Behind Less Barriers💡 What does it take to turn an idea into an impactful invention?In this must-listen episode of The Bold Inventor Show, we're bringing you an inspiring conversation with Allaire Schneider, the creator of Less Barriers Wheelchair Tray System—a groundbreaking product designed to enhance mobility and independence for wheelchair users. This simple yet innovative design solves real-life challenges faced by those with disabilities, allowing them to navigate their world more freely.Join J.D. Houvener, patent attorney and founder of Bold Patents, a...2025-03-1358 min

Bold InventorYouthful Genius: How the Suppy Water Bottle Redefines Classroom Innovation 🌟🎙️ Imagine solving real-world problems at just 10 years old! In this special episode of the Bold Inventors Show, JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth sit down with the brilliant young inventors of the Suppy Water Bottle, the winning invention of the National Innovation Challenge. These fourth graders didn’t just dream—they built a revolutionary product that keeps classrooms spill-free and pencils handy, proving that age is no barrier to innovation.👉 What to expect in this episode:🧠 The Power of Youthful Creativity: How Lily and Brynn turned cl...2024-12-0541 min

Bold InventorFrom Innovative Pet Tech to Shark Tank Lessons: Bold Insights from Industry Leaders🎙️ Curious about what it takes to turn ideas into impact in the innovation world? Dive into this electrifying episode of the Bold Inventor Show with your host, JD Houvener, joined by trademark expert Matt Kulseth and special guest Richard Nilsson, founder of My Pet Go.We explore game-changing tech for pets, building IP strategies, and the resilience it takes to thrive in competitive industries. But that's not all! We dissect the success of Swift Paws, a Shark Tank favorite, and discuss what...2024-12-0356 min

Bold InventorPioneering Healthcare Innovation: A Bold Look at Medical Devices with Peter von DyckIn this Bold Inventor Show episode, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth bring on a fascinating guest, Peter von Dyck, founder of Persown Analytics and a seasoned innovator in healthcare. Join us as Peter shares his journey from early inventions in ICU and ostomy care to leveraging AI and healthcare data for personalized medicine. 🚀 From his inspiring story of creating life-saving devices to using innovative software to speed up medical device development, Peter’s insights are invaluable for inventors in healthcare and beyond. 💡Plus, we dive into a Bold Bite Shark Tank pitch for ZorPad...2024-11-0744 min

Bold InventorInnovating with Mushrooms: A Bold New Frontier in Sustainable Food ProductionIn this week’s Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth explore an exciting breakthrough in mushroom cultivation with MuMycology founders Natalie, Nicholas, and Edward. This trailblazing team has developed a revolutionary new way to grow mushrooms sustainably, maximizing yield while minimizing waste. 🍄 Discover how their innovative method can disrupt both traditional agriculture and urban food production by enabling small-footprint mushroom growth systems perfect for restaurants, research, and more. 🌱The MuMycology team shares their journey from garage experiments to achieving a patent with Bold Patents. They reveal their approach to contin...2024-11-0156 min

Bold InventorSecrets to Licensing Success: Insider Tips on Monetizing Your PatentIn this Bold Inventor Show episode, co-hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth dive deep into the art of patent monetization with a special guest – Tom Stegeman. Tom shares his inspiring journey of developing an innovative swim fin product and successfully licensing it to a major company. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your product from prototype to market, this episode is packed with insider secrets, actionable advice, and real-world lessons. 🎧Tom breaks down the challenges and triumphs of navigating the patent process, offering practical insights into:Key Takeawa...2024-10-241h 00

Bold InventorPrototyping to Patent: Inside Prototype House’s Path to Innovation 🚀In this exciting episode of the Bold Inventor Show, host J.D. Houvener goes deep with special guest Matthew Bordy from Prototype House. Ever wondered how a groundbreaking idea becomes a tangible product? This episode takes you on a journey through the complexities of prototyping, manufacturing, and patenting – with real-life examples, actionable insights, and inspiring stories that will keep you hooked until the end. 🎧Prototype House, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is no ordinary development firm. They transform raw ideas into polished, market-ready products for entrepreneurs and big brands alike. Matthew shares the intricate dance between product devel...2024-10-1857 min

Bold InventorUnlocking Post-Patent Success: From Soccer Coaching to Enforcing Intellectual Property🎙️ Welcome to The Bold Inventor Show! In this episode, JD Houvener and Matt Kullsup reunite to talk about everything from international adventures to the practicalities of post-patent enforcement. 🚀 Fresh off a month-long trip chasing elk in Montana and celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary in Italy, JD is back to share insights on balancing soccer coaching, parenting, and patent law.JD kicks things off with his thoughts on coaching in a competitive rec league in Central Washington, harnessing his inner "Ted Lasso." And from there, it's all about intellectual property: What happens after you secure that pat...2024-10-1056 min

Bold InventorPatents vs. Trade Secrets: Unveiled🔍 Exploring the Intersection of Patents and Trade Secrets on the Bold Inventor Show 🔍In this week’s episode of the Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and special guest David Bosland dive deep into the critical topic of patents vs. trade secrets and where these two legal protections meet in the world of innovation. Whether you’re an aspiring inventor or an established entrepreneur, this episode provides invaluable insights to help you understand the nuances of protecting your intellectual property.🎯 Key Topics Covered:Pate...2024-09-261h 06

Bold InventorInventing on the Job: Who Owns Your Idea? – Bold Insights on Employee InnovationsIn this engaging episode of the Bold Inventor Show, J.D. Houvener and special co-host David Bosland dive deep into one of the most pressing questions for professionals in the workplace: Who owns your inventions when you're on the job? 🎙️ Whether you're an engineer, a designer, or a creative thinker, this episode unpacks the legal implications of innovating within a company.From J.D.’s experience as a former Boeing employee to David's expertise in intellectual property (IP) law, they explore the fine line between personal ownership and company claims on new inventions. They tackle real-li...2024-09-1256 min

Bold InventorFrom Schoolyard Inventions to IP Strategies: How to Protect and Scale Your Ideas in a Competitive MarketSee full video here: https://youtube.com/live/hu61JPZY7_s?feature=shareWelcome to The Bold Inventor Show, your weekly deep dive into innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property. Hosted by patent expert J.D. Houvener and trademark guru Matt Kulseth, this episode blends insightful discussions, practical advice, and real-world case studies that every aspiring inventor and entrepreneur should hear.In this episode, J.D. and Matt tackle a variety of questions from their audience, analyze a unique back-to-school invention from Shark Tank, and discuss the complexities of patenting...2024-09-0252 min

Bold InventorBold Inventor Show with J.D. Houvener of Bold Patents - Olympic Games and Patents!J.D. Houvener owner/founder of Bold Patents talks about the 4 big areas of intellectual property (IP) related to the recent Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games including a solid discussion about copyrights (broadcasting rights, designs, and artistic works throughout the games), trademarks (and how most branding/marketing was done over commercial breaks, and little/no product placement or banners were allowed), patents (sports equipment, software/analysis/AI, shoes, clothing, glasses, and other wearable IoT devices), and trade secrets (the business advantages the IoC and other organizations use and protect).There is also a Shark Tank critique of "Ski-Z"...2024-08-1655 min

Bold InventorBold Inventor Show with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt go over several questions from our Reddit and Quora communities as well as Avvo. We even get some help from attorneys on our live feed as well, thank you to Phillip and David for that. We do a fun Shark tank critique of a creative spin on skin-colored bandaids as well. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is fo...2024-08-0950 min

Bold InventorBold Inventor Show with J.D. Houvener - Live interview with Inventors of Safeseal SystemsJ.D. and Matt interview the founder of Safeseal systems and their COO who are live from the pizza industry tradeshow in Las Vegas. Their hallmark product is a sealed pizza box container that has as simple no-tamper strip to help give peace of mind to buyers of delivery orders. We also did a Shark Tank pitch critique of a toymaker, Zipstring, and discuss their patent portfolio and trademark protection strategy. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: ht...2024-03-2231 min

Bold InventorBold Inventor Show w/J.D. Houvener of Bold PatentsI go over 5 questions that came in during the week, and critique a fun shark tank pitch from FunkkOff! which is a patented teeth-freshening kit, where you can make sure nothing is stuck in your teeth on the go. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. 2024-03-0731 min

Bold InventorThe Four Pillars of Patentability w/Patent Attorney J.D. Houvener of Bold PatentsJ.D. will cover the 4 pillars of what you need to prove to the patent office before you will be granted a patent on your invention. We'll also tackle a handful of questions that came in throughout the week and any live questions you have! Lastly, we'll take a Bold Bite out of a shark tank episode. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is...2024-02-2732 min

Bold InventorHow to Protect Your Invention Before Filing your Patent Application w/J.D. HouvenerJ.D. discusses the importance of understanding what to do and what not to do prior to filing your patent application and what two major criteria start the 1-year statutory grace period that the US offers prior to filing a patent application. J.D. and Matt field 3 questions that came in over the week through our network covering different subjects such as trademark class questions, cosmetic/aestitician device patents, and filing letters of protest at the trademark office.Lastly, Matt and J.D. take a bold bite and crtique a fun pitch from Kawaha coffee t...2024-02-0830 min

Bold InventorHappy Movember: Facial Hair Innovations and BrandsJ.D. Houvener talks about participating in the Movember movement and creating awareness of men's health and specifically dangerous prostate cancer awareness and testing. J.D. answers some questions related to USPTO office actions, Abandoned applications, as well as a trademark question about competing products. J.D. then does a Bold Bite where he critiques a Shark Tank episode - this one was for Beard Face, Inc. and their attempt to get the Shark's investment. No one bit, and its likely becuase the margins are so small. The founder didn't mention that they had to settle with t...2023-11-0123 min

Bold InventorDesign Patents and Trademark Designs with JD Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt talk about Design Patents and Design Trademarks - we clarify the differences and how both protect different aspects. We answer a question that came into us over the week from our YouTube page where someone wants to copy a Gucci bag, but wants to make sure there is not already a design patent on it. We do a Bold Bite as well and discuss the pros/cons of having a business that requires so much marketing that there is little/no margin/profit left over. Support the showHave a...2023-10-2632 min

Bold InventorGo Big Go Bold - LIVE INVENTING w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt have a LOT of fun coming up with a new invention LIVE on the show. We solve a problem of too much unfolded laundry laying around the house. Can you relate? Listen in to hear how we came up with our solution. We even branded it and discussed how we'd protect it with patents/trademarks (if it proved to be patentable and marketable). We followed our firm's 10 steps on how to invent an idea: https://boldip.com/how-to-invent/ Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or j...2023-10-2631 min

Bold InventorWeird and Funny Patents with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt showcase some of the weirdest patents issued of all time. We explore the very edge of "utility" eligibility under Section 35 of the United States Code. We then critique a very odd Shark Tank episode for a business model that none of the sharks bit on, but is STILL going strong - check it out! Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on t...2023-09-2131 min

Bold InventorFootball & Intellectual Property with J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth of Bold PatentsJ.D. and Matt look at and discuss 5 different patent publications from recently filed patent applications mostly related to American football innovations. Then, the two critique a hilarious adaptation of American Soccer that you have to see. There is some great participation from the live audience and we discuss the various ways that patents can protect inventors, talk about claims and some shortcomings of filing solo vs. having representation. Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/ji1Qzb9Vrgk?feature=share Support the showHave an invention or brand to pr...2023-09-0728 min

Bold InventorDouble-Header Shark Tank Critiques from J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt take up two separate Shark Tank pitches - both on HAIR products/innovations - and give their critique/thoughts about patents and trademarks. Did they properly protect themselves? What lessons are there to learn? Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. 2023-08-0331 min

Bold InventorStartup Law Series: Incubators, Accelerators, and More w/Guest 52 LaunchJ.D. and Matt interview Peter Drakulich, co-founder of 52 Launch a Boston-area startup/incubator company that works with all types of companies and helps them from "napkin to reality". Peter goes through how he and his co-founder Dan are sales-focused and really vet companies in terms of their go-to-market strategy and help entreprenuers sift through all the noise and get right to what will make an impact. The three of them critique a shark tank pitch from "Pick up Pools" an innovative (and patented) design for a watertight insert for a truck bed to convert it into a...2023-06-2834 min

The Engineering Entrepreneur PodcastThe Bold Patent Guy- JD Houvener– Ep 134J.D. Houvener is the founder of Bold Patents, a law firm for startups and inventors to get their patents. He also has his own podcast, The Bold Patents Show, which is in its second season. He has a background working for Boeing as an engineer before starting his law firm. We talked about how important it is to write your provisional patent the right way, which is talking about the novel aspects of your invention. We talked about an example of how JD’s company helped an inventor with...2023-05-3128 min

Bold InventorAI, Technology, Patents and Business Law with Special Guest Afam OkekeJ.D. and Matt interview a fellow attorney, Afam Okeke, who's middle initial is "I", which makes him "AI" Okeke. He focuses his practice on technology law and AI. He was able to walk us through the state of the law for privacy as well as copyright/IP and Artificial Intelligence. We cover patents, trademarks, and copyrights.All three of us then critiqued an AI-software pitch to the Sharks on a Shark Tank episode from last year where a Tulane college graduate pitches a simple but highly useful video meeting workaround. However, without patent protection, all three...2023-05-2531 min

Bold InventorBold Client Success Story: Chris Holmberg of ESA ConnectionJ.D. and Matt interviewed Bold Client, Chris Holmberg of ESA Connection. Chris shared his entrepreneurial story and how ESA got started and how his intellectual property has helped propel him and his team toward launching next month!All three of them commented and critiqued a shark tank pitch for Blowzee, which is a handheld device for sanitary birthday cake blowing (without the germs). The sharks, and the Bold team all thought the product was cool, just a bit too niche to invest in. Support the showHave an invention or brand to...2023-05-1830 min

Bold InventorHow to Find and Use IP Attorneys w/Guest David Bosland, Esq.J.D., Matt, and special guest David Bosland talk about IP law, how to issue spot IP issues (copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret), and discuss ways to help entrepreneurs and business owners realize that "there's MORE than you think" when it comes to intellectual property within their business.The three of them critique a Shark Tank episode where "Minus Cal" company pitched their trade secret diet bars/pills and got booted from the tank! Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our...2023-05-0332 min

Bold InventorTrademarks 101: Searching, Applications, Office Actions and More!J.D. goes through the entire trademark process and walks the audience through the ABC flowchart for patent searching, application drafting, and office action responses. J.D. critiques a shark tank pitch by #besomebody. and explains the progression of the trademark filings and why there are two separate applications/registrations at the USPTO. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is for informational pu...2023-04-1928 min

Bold InventorPatent 101: What Type of Patent Should I File?J.D. goes through the basics of what types of patents are out there including utility, design, and plant. Matt and JD talk about different types of apple plant patents and go back and forth over which apple is better: honey crisp or cosmic crisp! The two of them critique a shark tank pitch by Plunge which is impressive, but upon further diligence there is no patent or trademark protection, and as the two discuss that leaves room for competition, which may be why Robert (the shark) never actually made the investment after the show. S...2023-04-1231 min

Bold InventorStartup Success: Marketing your Start-up with Videos w_Special Guest Augie Johnston of Vid ChopsWe had a special guest, Augie Johnston of VidChops on our show this week. He laid out the state of the industry on video content marketing. We discussed how to go about organic versus paid marketing for every stage of start-up from just getting started to a mature business. We critiqued an Easter Egg business as they pitched on Shark Tank and talked about how they were patent pending, but only with a design patent. JD elaborated on the benefits of being patent pending, but how a design patent can be limiting in terms of overall coverage. 2023-04-0730 min

Bold InventorInventor Success Story: Guest and Bold Inventor Client, Peter Rudolf, Esq.J.D. and Matt hosted Bold Client, Peter Rudolf the inventor of a self-sanitizing cutting board that would save time/space with a dishwasher-mounted cleaning device integrated with a countertop. Peter went through his invention process and shared the current status of his filings both domestically and internationally. He gives some great tips on how he's approaching the post-grant licensing world and being cautious about vendors/companies that want to help him market his invention. They all three critiqued a Shark Tank episode where PrepDeck product owner pitched their solution to preparing meals for chopping/cutting different s...2023-03-2932 min

Bold InventorBold Startups: Business Law Fundamentals with Special Guest David Jeans of Rez LegalJ.D. interviewed David Jeans, Business Attorney and partner of Rez Legal law firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. David shared his insights for small business startups as well as best practices for inventors. We spent a good chunk of time talking about the importance of contracts and invention ownership agreements at the onset. The two of them critiqued a standing desk startup with suction cups that would be strong enough to perform as a work desk. JD pointed out that they didn't hold any patents on the device/product and that will likely limit them in their m...2023-03-2332 min

Bold InventorBold Branding: With Celebrity Branding Coach Dr. Catrise AustinJ.D. and Matt host Dr. Catrise Austin of www.drcatriseaustin.com a Celebrity Branding Coach. She's also the "Queen of Smiles" and has an illustrious career as n A-list celebrity dentist. She unveiled Steps 1 and 2 of her "Fame Formula" with our audience and went over some extensive tips/tricks on social media, including how to tag and follow celebrities who are in your target customer's feeds. The three of them did a critique of "Mcsquares" a business solution that replaces sticky notes with magnetic tiles! J.D. commented that he was very impressed with the company's 14 p...2023-03-1531 min

Bold InventorBold Client Spotlight: Chris Hopkins of RiverTecJ.D. and Matt hosted Bold Patents client, Chris Hopkins of RiverTec. He walked us through the Salmon fishing in the Pacific Northwest and his background in engineering met with fishing hobby to start his interest in developing better tackle to catch fish easier. His invention he just recently patented is a lure design for loading tuna or other bait inside of the plug/swivel that goes on the line of the fish bait. Chris also explained that (while under NDA with regards to the name of the company) he was able to secure a licensing agreement w...2023-03-0932 min

Bold InventorPatents and Startups Series: Small Business Development CenterJ.D. and Matt host a specal guest, Brandon Nicholas of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and discuss the types of businsses and individuals that can benefit from the advise of a FREE SBDC advisor. We first touched on fundraising and specifically the benefit of the SBDC to help with bank financing and seeking a loan. Brandon discussed the national SBDC federal fund as well as how the state-run and county-run operations work. The group critiqued a snippet of shark tank episode in the Bold Bite Segment where an entrepreneur with the floating mug pitched, but u...2023-03-0129 min

Bold InventorBold Client Spotlight: Steve Hoover of Homestrong FitnessJ.D. and Matt co-hosted a show dedicated to fitness! We had a special guest, a Bold client inventor and business owner, Steve Hoover of Homestrong Fitness. Steve walked our audience through his journey of innovation starting in COVID with no way to get to the gym, and solving the problem by creating a revolutionary resistance training device that is affordable and full-body. Steve confessed that he filed his own patent application with the help of the patent office help desk, who could only offer basic information, as they cannot provide legal advice. Unfortunately, he faced several r...2023-02-2230 min

Bold InventorStartups, Patents, and Trademarks w/special guest Rodrigo Lima of Lime DesignJ.D. and Matt host Rodrigo Lima, Founder and owner of Lime Design, based in Florida. Rodrigo walks the audience through the main steps of initial ideation phase to prototyping, functional prototypes, and final manufacturing through third parties. He explained the ways to work with a design team best, and how to work hand-in-hand with patent counsel at the very start to assure the innovaiton is protected. Rodrigo also gave some real-life examples of products and the stories behind them from flashlights, to knife-handles, to software/apps they have developed. All three of them then cri...2023-02-1530 min

Bold InventorStartup Series: Raising Venture Capital MoneyJ.D. and Matt host Dr. Jeremy Krell, co-founder of Revere Partners, the first venture capital firm focused solely on oral health startups/businesses. Dr. Krell shared with our audience how venture capital fits into the overall scheme of fundraising and also gave examples of what type of information he and Revere look for when considering whether to make an investment. The three then critiqued a short Shark Tank pitch from RoloDoc, which was a very bad presentation on social media infused doctor to patient communication. While the co-founders were doctors themselves, they failed to demonstrate the de...2023-02-0832 min

Bold InventorSetting up your Business and IP to Avoid LitigationJ.D. and Matt talked about the 5 Tips to AVOID litigation with your patent or trademark work. Be sure to tune in to make sure not to make those critical (yet easy to make) mistakes that could end up being hashed out in costly litigation. Matt and JD critiqued Palmini, a hearts of palm food that is shaped like spaghetti noodles. The founder got a deal on Shark Tank in 2018 with a patent pending, but the patent never issued, because it was too similar to another already-filed patent application. Matt gave some harsh criticism that they should h...2023-02-0130 min

Bold InventorFundraising for your Startup w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt talk fundraising and go through the big 7 ways (bootstrapping, friends and family, institutional loans, angel investors, grants, crowdfunding/microfunding, and venture capital. Inventors and entrepreneurs can get funding for their big ideas in many different ways. This podcast goes deep on what patent/trademark or other IP considerations to take as you plan for raising money for your business idea. JD and Matt also critique a firefighter's shark tank pitch and discuss the importance of labeling and marketing with "patent pending". Support the showHave an invention or...2023-01-1928 min

Bold InventorBold Startup Law Series with Special Guest Madhu Singh of Foundry LawJ.D. hosted special guest Madhu Singh of Foundry Business law and we covered all sorts of topics from what an inventor shoudl do as they get started thinking about how to monteitze their patent. Madhu talked about two major paths for an inventor: 1) to be the founder/startup company or 2) to license/sell by strategically holding IP and licensing/selling. Madhu discussed best practices for fundraising as well. J.D. and Madhu critiqued a short clip from Shark Tank where a new gum/mint company Neurogum, LLC pitched the sharks on their patented caffeinated gum. J.D...2023-01-1131 min

Bold Inventor4 Keys to Designing Your Supply Chain for Successful Launch w/guest Jim MoranJ.D. and Matt kicked off the New Year 2023 with special guest Jim Moran, Project Managment Professional (PMP) who laid down the 4 KEYS to a successful launch of your supply chain. Listen in to catch those! We then did a critique of Xtorch's pitch to the Shark Tank panel and they had a really cool flashlight, but the sharks ripped them up because they didn't have anything proprietary about their flashlight that warranted the large price tag they were asking. They didn't have a patent on their product. Support the showHave an i...2023-01-0429 min

Bold InventorHoliday Decorations & Patents and TrademarksJ.D. and Matt talk holiday decor and critique 3 Shark Tank pitches related to holiday decorations. The first one is a beard ornament set called "Beardaments", the second is a huge ornament called the "Holiball" which is an inflatable ball taht looks like a giant ornament and third, is the "Eazy Treezy" which is a very quick-install fake Christmas tree with wireless electrical current running through the tree to power it. Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit h...2022-12-1424 min

Bold InventorPatent Searching Basics: What to do when that lightbulb turns on?J.D. and Matt discuss patent searching and trademark searching fundamentals. J.D. goes through his 5-step process for how to conduct a rock solid patent search. They took a Bold Bite out of a shark tank pitch for "RokBlok" which is a audio record player that plays the music by just going around the record instead of requiring the record to spin. The inventor alleges to have invented this technology and told the sharks that he had filed a patent on it, but he forgot to do a patent search! We pulled up a sample video/a...2022-11-3029 min

Bold InventorBold Patents Client Dr. P shares his Sleep Muus Product and Invention JourneyJ.D. and Matt speak with Bold Patents client, Dr. Patrick Silva (he goes by Dr. P) the inventor of the Sleep Muus pillow. Patrick talks about his invention story, and how he couldn't find the right pillow to supplement his spinal medical care he gives as a chiropractor, and so he was forced to create it! Dr. P also shares with the audience his struggles in multiple Kickstarters, having to juggle several manufacturers and a failed run with his first version. J.D .and Matt took a Bold Bite out of pillow-software inventor "Pluto", and provided a...2022-11-1731 min

inRoadsS5 Ep8 Camping at the Top of MOUNT SINAI w/ Dan Kingsley & Nolan HouvenerEasily winning the award for the most remote podcast recording from Appian Media - Stuart sits down with Dan Kingsley, our Executive Producer and Travel Photographer and Nolan Houvener, our Production Assistant and Assistant Editor FROM THE TOP OF MOUNT SINAI! The inRoads podcast is a production of Appian Media, a non-profit video production company dedicated to using compelling media to re-engage people with the Bible. Learn more and support the mission at https://appianmedia.orgSupport the show 2022-11-0826 min

Bold InventorHalloween Inventions & Brands w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethJ.D. and Matt talked about some recent innovations in halloween decorations including motion sensors, fog, costumes, as well as licensing issues that can come up for resellers of licensed merchandise and the like. Then JD and Matt took a bold bite of a shark tank episode featuring "Pandaloon" which is a costume for pets, and it looks like the pet is walking. Matt was quick to mention that they did a great job registering their word mark, and even showed off their trade dress registration. However, J.D. gave a harsh critique for only ha...2022-10-2631 min

Bold InventorUSPTO Patent and Trademark Office Action Rejections and Objections!J.D. and Matt talk patent and trademark office actions! J.D. talked through a flowchart showing the various steps that a typical utility patent application takes and how 2-3 office actions is fairly typical. Matt talked about the trademark office action process a bit and explained some key differences there. The team took a Bold Bite out of a Shark Tank episode from GeoOrbital an electric bike add-on for the front wheel. J.D. was a harsh critic and busted their statement that they have a "patented product", where J.D. showed off that they actually h...2022-10-1929 min