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Bold InventorAI, Open Source, and the Future of IP: Bold Q&A with J.D. Houvener & Matt KulsethSend us a textIn this lively, no-guest-needed episode of The Bold Inventor Show, patent attorney J.D. Houvener and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth bring their signature energy and humor to a rapid-fire Q&A session — tackling everything from the meaning of “made-up phrases” to the tension between patents and open source in today’s innovation economy.The conversation kicks off with J.D. joking about year-end chaos, holiday crunch time, and even the possibility of a “Bold Patents Black Friday Sale.” But things heat up quickly as the hosts dive i...
2025-11-1257 minBold InventorInside the Mind of an AI Pioneer: Dr. Charles Martin on Why No One Truly Understands Artificial Intelligence (Yet)Send us a textIn this electrifying episode of The Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener (Patent Attorney & Founder of Bold Patents Law Firm) and Matt Kulseth (Trademark Attorney & Brand Counselor) welcome a true pioneer in artificial intelligence — Dr. Charles Martin, founder of WeightWatcher.ai.Charles isn’t your typical AI evangelist. With a Ph.D. in theoretical physics and decades of experience dating back to the 1990s, he’s one of the rare voices who was working on machine learning before it was cool. A former scientific adviso...
2025-11-061h 00Bold Inventor12-Year-Old Inventor Reinvents Eye Care: How Hal Jan’s VR Glaucoma Test Could Change MedicineSend us a textOn this week’s episode of The Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener (Patent Attorney & Founder of Bold Patents Law Firm) and Matt Kulseth (Trademark Attorney & Brand Counselor) open with their signature quick-fire legal Q&A before spotlighting one of the youngest innovators ever featured on the show — 12-year-old Hal Jan, winner of the National Invention Convention for his VR-based glaucoma screening device.The show begins with lively discussion between J.D. and Matt about government shutdowns, USPTO operations, and why...
2025-10-3123 minBold InventorFrom Candy Crashes to AI Agents: The Bold Inventor Show’s Deep Dive on Halloween, Music, and the Future of InnovationSend us a textIn this week’s episode of The Bold Inventor Show, patent attorney J.D. Houvener and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth return after a brief break — and they’re making up for lost time! This dynamic duo brings their trademark mix of humor, insight, and bold ideas, blending personal stories with cutting-edge legal and tech discussions.They kick things off with updates from their lives — from JD’s Scottsdale trip celebrating 15 years of marriage to Matt’s volunteer firefighting adventures during a major department merger. But...
2025-10-3150 minBold InventorFrom Garage Idea to Licensing Deals: How Fanbags Reinvented Cornhole with Patents, Pivots & PersistenceSend us a textWhat does it take to turn a backyard game into a scalable business with patents, licensing deals, and national recognition? In this episode of The Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with Brian Poeter, inventor and founder of Fanbags Cornhole, to unpack the journey of transforming a simple idea into a thriving company that’s innovating one of America’s favorite pastimes.Brian takes us back to his college days when he first spotted the problem: cornhole boards were clunky, worn out...
2025-09-241h 02Bold InventorConcrete Innovation Meets Sustainability: How Sarah Noah Is Reinventing Tools, Materials & Global DevelopmentSend us a textOn this episode of The Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener (patent attorney) and Matt Kulseth (trademark attorney) kick things off by exposing a bizarre Amazon trademark scam. Imagine someone registering generic design marks — like outlines of scissors — then using them to file takedowns against legitimate sellers. The duo breaks down how bad actors exploit loopholes, how Amazon’s automated system often enables these tactics, and why small businesses lose millions before appeals catch up. It’s a must-listen for any brand owner navigating Amazon’s complex IP battlefiel...
2025-09-1545 minBold InventorFrom Radio Waves to Digital Organizers: How Geoff Harrison Built the Multi-Screen Menu AppSend us a textOn this week’s Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener (patent attorney) and Matt Kulseth (trademark attorney) open with fresh Q&A from inventors and entrepreneurs before sitting down with a guest who has turned decades of media experience into a tech solution for our cluttered digital age.The show kicks off with JD and Matt answering real-world questions:Can you legally resell and restore old patented products, like fishing lures?How do expired patents open opportunities for innovators?What happens when trademarks, trade dress, an...
2025-09-0452 minBold InventorFrom Star Wars Dreams to Real Holograms: The Bold Q&A with Avalon Holographics’ WallySend us a textOn this episode of The Bold Inventor Show, patent attorney J.D. Houvener and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth dive into another round of hot Q&A before welcoming a visionary guest who is literally building the future.The hosts open with practical, rapid-fire legal insights:Can a patent filing undermine your ability to secure a trademark?How long do international design patents really take?Are text messages about your “expiring trademark” scams? (Spoiler: yes).Why provisional patents often get misunderstood — and what inventors should know before filing...
2025-08-2838 minBold InventorFrom Patent Pending to Kickstarter Success: The Bold Q&A on Sliding Door Security & TrademarksSend us a textIn this episode of The Bold Inventor Show, patent attorney J.D. Houvener and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth open with a rapid-fire Q&A on patents and trademarks — covering the tricky realities of co-inventors, domain name disputes, and whether provisional patents are worth it.But the spotlight turns to special guest Jimmy W (Wanichsuksombat) is the inventive mind behind Step-in-Lock — a sleek, ergonomic device that turns a simple sliding door into a fortress. What began as a frustration with wooden sticks and flimsy lock...
2025-08-2540 minBold InventorFrom Frustration to Innovation: How The Green Sling is Changing Running Gear ForeverSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of The Bold Inventor Show, hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with entrepreneur Maddie DeJong, the inventive mind behind The Green Sling—a sustainable running belt designed to solve the age-old problem of “Where do I put my extra layers?”What started as a personal pain point during marathon training turned into a unique blend of functionality, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Maddie shares how she went from frustrated runner to product creator, conducting market research while completing her master’s in entrepreneurship, and ultimate...
2025-08-1445 minBold InventorInvented in a Dream: How the I-Level Tool is Revolutionizing Construction (and Got a Patent to Prove It)Send us a textWhat do dreams, jewels, and cardboard helicopters have in common? They all helped build one of the smartest tools in your garage.In this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, hosts JD Houvener and Matt Kulseth dive deep into the story behind the iLevel, a groundbreaking smart level invented by Andrew Varner — who literally dreamed it into existence.With the help of Cleveland-based engineering genius Jason Coher, and the design wizards at Cardboard He...
2025-07-1655 minBold InventorShawn Miller Rides the Turfboard RevolutionSend us a textThis 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 se...
2025-06-0750 minBold InventorTwist Resist: Rehab Meets Real Strength TrainingSend us a textIn 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...
2025-05-1951 minBold InventorDesign, Prototype, Protect: Startup Launch BlueprintSend us a textThis 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 pr...
2025-05-0157 minBold InventorInventing Comfort, Validating Impact, Expanding Globally FastSend us a textThis 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...
2025-04-251h 01Bold InventorLipstick Melts No More! Patents, Passion & Kool LipsSend us a textEver 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, gri...
2025-04-1742 minBold InventorRestaurant Tech Reinvented + The Perfect Grip: 2 Inventors Breaking the MoldSend us a textWhat 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 tackle...
2025-04-1055 minBold InventorHow Cell Phone Seat Survived CounterfeitsSend us a textWhat 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 ther...
2025-04-0757 minBold InventorYouthful Genius: How the Suppy Water Bottle Redefines Classroom Innovation 🌟Send us a text🎙️ 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 Creati...
2024-12-0541 minBold InventorFrom Innovative Pet Tech to Shark Tank Lessons: Bold Insights from Industry LeadersSend us a text🎙️ 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 Sha...
2024-12-0356 minBold InventorPioneering Healthcare Innovation: A Bold Look at Medical Devices with Peter von DyckSend us a textIn 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 Bit...
2024-11-0744 minBold InventorInnovating with Mushrooms: A Bold New Frontier in Sustainable Food ProductionSend us a textIn 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...
2024-11-0156 minBold InventorSecrets to Licensing Success: Insider Tips on Monetizing Your PatentSend us a textIn 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 insight...
2024-10-241h 00Bold InventorPatents, Trademarks & Legal Hacks Every Inventor Should Know!Send us a textIn this exciting episode of The Bold Inventor Show, join patent attorney J.D. Houvner and trademark attorney Matt Kulseth as they dive deep into the world of intellectual property. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, or business owner on the brink of something big, this episode is packed with crucial legal insights that can help protect your innovative ideas.🌟 Highlights of this Episode:💡 Patent Restore Act & Prevail Act – Understand the latest developments in patent law and how they could shift the landscape for inventors. Will these acts...
2024-09-0641 minBold InventorFrom Schoolyard Inventions to IP Strategies: How to Protect and Scale Your Ideas in a Competitive MarketSend us a textSee 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...
2024-09-0252 minBold InventorBold Inventor Show with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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.htmlDISCLAIMEREv...
2024-08-0950 minBold InventorDesign Patents and Trademark Designs with JD Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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. S...
2023-10-2632 minBold InventorGo Big Go Bold - LIVE INVENTING w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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 i...
2023-10-2631 minBold InventorWeird and Funny Patents with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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.html
2023-09-2131 minBold InventorFootball & Intellectual Property with J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth of Bold PatentsSend us a textJ.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 showHa...
2023-09-0728 minBold InventorDouble-Header Shark Tank Critiques from J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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 minBold InventorFundraising for your Startup w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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 sho...
2023-01-1928 minBold InventorHalloween Inventions & Brands w/J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.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. ga...
2022-10-2631 minBold InventorSports and Games: Patents, Trademarks, and IP Related Issues for Sporting GoodsSend us a textJ.D. and Matt brought on a Bold Patents client, Terry Vance, owner of Blitz Lures and inventor of the "Live Foot" independent sonar transducer which solves the problem of not being able to see fish or look the way you want because all other transducers are dependent on the direction/facing of the trolling motor. Terry walked the audience through his journey to get his patent and was happy to explain that he's invested in his patent portfolio by filing a child/continuation patent that is still pending. PLUS he's f...
2022-10-0528 minBold InventorTrademarks! The Full Bold Process with Matt KulsethSend us a textMatt Kulseth of Bold Patents walked our live audience through everything from trademark searching, application approaches, prosecution, and enforcement. We had many live questions come in about difference between word marks and logos/design marks, as well as questions from AVVO.com. Matt talked about how things have changed at the trademark office and the USPTO is behind and now taking up to 9 months to review a trademark application. Lastly, Matt gave examples from well-know brands like Tide detergent and professional services companies, like Bold IP and Bold Patents. Support the sho...
2022-09-0829 minBold InventorMedical Device Patents with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.D. and Matt were treated by a special guest, Phil Guthrie of Compliance-Insight, Inc. He helps inventors, small businesses with planning for FDA certification for Class 1, 2, and 3 medical devices. We discussed the various types of medical devices, and the increasing rigor and expense required to get certification. The three of them critiqued an Australian company that was pitching the Australian version of Shark Tank panel on a medical device for helping physiotherapists with the angle/degree of mobility or damage at a specific joint, it simply measured various angles with l...
2022-08-0430 minBold InventorSummer Time Innovations Part II with J.D. Houvener and Matt KulsethSend us a textJ.D. and Matt talked about grilling and the ups and downs of their own experience. JD confessed to being a novice when it comes to grilling. Matt however came in huge with some really cool ideas to end up with meat that doesn't taste smokey/overcooked. We (rather quickly) transitioned to offering our free screening session and offered a fre PDF of Bold Ideas (both the Physician's Guide and Traditional versions). We then moved on talking about our Bold Bite of the week. We looked at the pitch fr...
2022-07-2725 min
Exhibit (A)ttorney ShowHow To Network At Scale with Matt KulsethGet ready for another way to be the Exhibit (A)ttorney of your law firm! In this episode, Jordan chats with Matt Kulseth, from Mighty Marks. Check out our conversation now!
2022-07-2142 minBold InventorSummer Time Inventions with J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth of Bold PatentsSend us a textJ.D. and Matt kicked off our podcast with a discussion of summer time products and innovation. We did a deep dive into the popular smokeless fire pit brand, Solo Stove. This was popularized 5-10 years ago as a camping/portable stove, and then began selling to the mass market for backyard fire pits, but without the smoke using an air-flow to suck the smoke out from the bottom of the pit, so it doesn't go up the middle. J.D. showed off the design patent that SoloStove touts on their website and m...
2022-07-2030 min
Podcast – Liberty SouthwestLiberty Southwest Podcast #62In this episode Matt Winter, Eric Taylor, Kirk Pettis and guest Trevor Kulseth discuss a variety of topics. Trevor is a Funeral Home Director and County Coroner in North Dakota. If you have an interest on how one decides to go into Mortuary Science and what it’s like to walk in the shoes of someone … Continue reading "Liberty Southwest Podcast #62"
2020-01-251h 12Liberty SouthwestLiberty Southwest Podcast #62In this episode Matt Winter, Eric Taylor, Kirk Pettis and guest Trevor Kulseth discuss a variety of topics. Trevor is a Funeral Home Director and County Coroner in North Dakota. If you have an interest on how one decides to go into Mortuary Science and what it’s like to walk in the shoes of someone … Continue reading "Liberty Southwest Podcast #62"
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