Send us a text In this lively December episode of The Bold Inventor Show, JD Houvener and Matt Kulseth kick things off with humor, tech upgrades, and a reminder that turning 40 hits hard when your webcam is 4K. But the heart of the episode unfolds when special guest Doug Crowe joins the conversation—a seasoned real-estate-developer-turned-publisher who’s ghostwritten, produced, and launched countless nonfiction books for founders, CEOs, and thought leaders. Doug shares how a failed book durin...
Send us a text In this mind-bending episode of The Bold Inventor Show, J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with one of the most unconventional thinkers to ever appear on the program — Marcelo Mezquia, founder of The Void Intent and creator of a new theoretical framework he calls Mezquia Physics. If you’ve ever wondered what lies at the intersection of quantum mechanics, human consciousness, AI evolution, and the mystery of dreams, buckle up — this conversation travels straight into the de...
Send us a text In 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 Fri...
Send us a text In 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 lea...
Send us a text In 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 adve...
Send us a text On 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 ...
Send us a text What 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: cor...
Send us a text On 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 ap...
Send us a text On 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...
Send us a text On 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 provision...
Send us a text In 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 a...
Send us a text In 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...
Send us a text 🧠 Why inventors should (or shouldn’t) file a provisional patent — strategic pros, common misconceptions, and timeline advantages ⏳ How long patents actually take — from provisional filing to non-provisional and issuance timelines (hint: it’s slower than you think) 💼 The importance of talking with a patent attorney early — especially before going public or seeking licensing deals 💸 Costs associated with patents — including initial filing, examination, and attorney fees 📜 What “p...
Send us a text What 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 Helicopter, Andrew went from na...
Send us a text In this inventive episode of the Bold Inventor Show, host J.D. Houvener welcomes Rob Russell, the creative mind and founder of AnyRope, a design-forward hat startup that’s disrupting headwear one interchangeable cord at a time. Rob shares how his frustration with boring rope hat options and his DIY ingenuity during the pandemic led to a fully patented, modular fashion product now catching fire in both B2B and consumer markets. From the clever analogy of neckties and dress shirt...
Send us a text This 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 Turfbo...
Send us a text This 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 ...
Send us a text In 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 hi...
Send us a text This 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 in...
Send us a text This 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 st...