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Empowering Visionaries and Inventors in Portland
Bold Patents Law Firm is a modern, forward-thinking intellectual property practice dedicated to helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups protect their big ideas. With a satellite office in downtown Portland, the firm brings a fresh energy to the often antiquated world of patent law. Founded by J.D. Houvener, an aerospace engineer turned patent attorney, the firm understands the technical complexities of innovation as well as the legal hurdles of the USPTO. Bold Patents operates on a transparent, client-educational model, striving to demystify the patent process. They reject the traditional hourly billing model in favor of flat-fee pricing, giving startups the financial predictability they need to scale. Whether you have a prototype for a new medical device or a concept for a software application, Bold Patents provides the strategic roadmap to turn your vision into a valuable asset.
Comprehensive IP Services for Startups
The firm focuses exclusively on intellectual property, ensuring deep expertise in protecting intangible assets. Their core services include:
- Patent Prosecution: Expert drafting and filing of Utility, Design, and Plant patents, with a focus on creating broad, defensible claims.
- Trademark Registration: Helping brands secure their identity by conducting thorough clearance searches and handling federal trademark filings.
- Market & Patentability Searches: Conducting rigorous searches to ensure an invention is truly novel before investing in a full patent application.
- Office Action Responses: Skilled advocacy to overcome rejections from patent examiners and keep the application process moving forward.
- Provisional Patents: Filing ‘patent pending’ status quickly to secure an early priority date for inventors.
A Modern Legal Experience
Bold Patents Law Firm is designed for the digital age, utilizing advanced technology to serve clients efficiently, whether in-person or remotely. They are known for their educational approach, offering the ‘Bold Patents’ book and numerous online resources to empower clients. J.D. Houvener and his team are passionate about fostering American innovation and have received recognition for their commitment to client service. Located in the Congress Center in downtown Portland, the firm is well-positioned to serve the Silicon Forest tech hub. By combining technical acumen with legal strategy, Bold Patents ensures that Portland’s innovators can share their creations with the world without fear of theft or infringement.
Specializing In
Utility Patents, Design Patents, Trademark Registration, Software Patents, Startup IP Strategy
Address & Location
1001 SW 5th Ave Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204
Building Location
The office is located in the Congress Center, a 23-story high-rise in Downtown Portland. It is situated on SW 5th Avenue between SW Main and SW Salmon Streets. The building is known for its white precast concrete and dark glass facade.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby on SW 5th Ave. Security personnel are present. Take the elevator to the 11th floor to reach Suite 1100. This is typically a shared executive suite environment.
Parking Details
Paid underground parking is available in the building (entrance on SW 6th Ave). There are also numerous metered street parking spots and the Smart Park garage at 4th & Yamhill nearby.
Public Transit
The location is a major transit hub, situated directly on the Portland Transit Mall. It is served by the MAX Green, Orange, and Yellow lines (Pioneer Place/SW 5th station) and virtually all downtown bus lines.
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