Unlocking 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 patent or trademark? How do you protect your innovation in a world that’s always moving forward? 💡

Key Takeaways:

• ⚖️ Post-Registration Realities: Why securing a patent or trademark is only half the journey—learn how to enforce your rights and avoid common pitfalls.
• 💰 From Patents to Profit: Explore how companies like Apple have faced patent enforcement challenges and what smaller businesses can learn from those David vs. Goliath battles.
• 🐾 Pet Safety and IP Enforcement: Get the inside scoop on a Shark Tank pitch gone wrong—why a pet safety product failed after an expired patent and what inventors can do to avoid the same fate.

In this episode, JD also shares exciting updates about his new puppy, Cal, and how life with a Golden Doodle has already been an adventure of its own! 🐶

👉 Curious about the patent process or have questions about trademark law? We’ve got answers! Whether you're developing products, coaching soccer, or starting a new venture, this episode covers the essentials you need to know.

Hashtags: #PatentLaw #TrademarkEnforcement #PetProducts #SharkTankFail #Entrepreneurship #SoccerCoach #IntellectualProperty #SmallBusiness #StartupJourney #Innovation

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