Profile
Empowering Inventors to Dream Big
Bold Patents Law Firm is a modern, nationwide intellectual property practice with a dedicated presence in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded by aerospace engineer turned patent attorney J.D. Houvener, the firm was built to challenge the old-school law firm model. They believe that the patent process shouldn’t be a black box of hidden fees and confusing jargon. Instead, Bold Patents offers transparency, education, and a flat-fee structure that allows inventors to budget with confidence. Their mission is to help everyday visionaries-from garage tinkerers to tech startups-turn their ideas into market-ready assets.
Comprehensive Patent Services
The firm specializes exclusively in intellectual property, ensuring a high level of expertise in securing rights for new inventions.
- Patent Search and Opinions: Conducting rigorous searches to ensure your idea is truly unique before you spend money on filing. This step is critical to avoiding rejection.
- Provisional Patent Applications: helping inventors secure a ‘Pending’ status quickly and affordably, buying them 12 months to refine their product and seek funding.
- Non-Provisional Patents: Drafting detailed, robust utility and design patent applications that stand up to scrutiny.
- Bold Licensing™: Unlike many firms that stop at the patent, Bold Patents assists clients in monetizing their inventions through licensing deals.
- Aerospace and Software: With J.D. Houvener’s background at Boeing, the firm has a particular strength in aerospace, engineering, and software technologies.
Transparent and Client-First
Bold Patents is known for its client-centric approach. They offer a Discovery Call to assess whether you are ready for a patent, preventing you from wasting money if your idea isn’t ripe. They operate remotely and efficiently, utilizing modern technology to keep costs down and communication speed up. This model appeals to the modern entrepreneur who values speed and clarity.
Downtown Skyline Location
The firm maintains a meeting space in one of the city’s most prestigious buildings.
Address: 222 S Main St 5th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Building: The office is situated in the 222 Main building, a stunning 21-story skyscraper known for its ‘architectural veil’ and LEED Gold certification. It is a landmark in the Salt Lake City skyline, located at the corner of Main Street and 200 South.
Parking: The building features an underground parking garage for tenants and visitors. Additional metered street parking is available on Main Street.
Public Transit: The location is exceptionally connected. It is just one block south of the Gallivan Plaza TRAX Station, providing direct access to the Blue and Green light rail lines and connecting to the airport.
Ready to Patent?
If you have an invention that could change the world, or at least your industry, Bold Patents is ready to help. Their team of attorneys and agents understands the passion of the inventor and works tirelessly to protect your hard work.
We exist for the dreamers and builders who believe their ideas matter.
Specializing In
Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Provisional Patents, Software Patents
Address & Location
222 S Main St 5th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Building Location
Located in the 222 Main skyscraper in downtown SLC.
Suite Access
Check in at the 5th floor reception.
Parking Details
Building has an underground parking garage; street parking available.
Public Transit
One block from Gallivan Plaza TRAX Station.
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