Profile
Empowering Inventors and Entrepreneurs
A Modern Approach to Intellectual Property
Bold Patents Law Firm is an agile and forward-thinking intellectual property firm serving the Madison, Wisconsin area and clients nationwide. Founded in 2014 by attorney J.D. Houvener, an aerospace engineer turned patent lawyer, the firm was built to challenge the ‘Big Law’ status quo. Bold Patents focuses on serving the ‘bold and brave’-independent inventors, startups, and small businesses who are often overlooked by traditional firms. With a fully remote-capable network of attorneys and a presence in Madison, they offer transparent, flat-fee pricing and a streamlined, educational approach to securing patents.
- Patent Services: Comprehensive support for Utility, Design, and Provisional patents. They specialize in helping clients understand patentability and market viability.
- Trademark Registration: Protecting brand identities through rigorous search and registration services with the USPTO.
- Software & App Patents: Expertise in the fast-evolving field of software and technology protection.
- Business & Licensing: Advising inventors on how to monetize their intellectual property through licensing agreements and strategic partnerships.
Built for the Digital Age
Bold Patents leverages technology to make the legal process more efficient and accessible. They operate with a philosophy of ‘Lean Patent Service’, ensuring that clients’ resources are spent on protection and growth rather than overhead. The firm is heavily invested in education, providing inventors with resources like ‘Bold Ideas: The Inventor’s Guide to Patents’. Their attorneys are not just legal experts; they are business advisors who understand the journey from concept to market.
We exist for the dreamers and builders who believe their ideas matter. We stand for transparency, education, and empowerment.
Serving Madison’s Innovation Sector
While Bold Patents operates as a modern, distributed firm, their Madison location at Crossroads Drive allows them to connect with the local innovation ecosystem, including the tech and biotech sectors fostered by the University of Wisconsin. Whether you are a solo inventor in a garage or a startup team at a co-working space, Bold Patents offers the high-caliber legal protection you need to compete on a global scale. If you are looking for a Madison patent attorney who understands business as well as law, Bold Patents is ready to help you take the next step.
Specializing In
Software Patents, Aerospace Patents, Medical Device Patents, Startups
Address & Location
Located in the professional High Crossing commercial district in East Madison, near the intersection of Interstate 90/94.
Building Location
This is a modern multi-story office building known as the Park Bank Plaza building. It features a neoclassical design and is situated near local establishments like Park Bank.
Suite Access
Enter the neoclassical lobby of the Park Bank Plaza building on the ground floor. Take the elevator to the 4th floor to find the Regus coworking suites at Suite 4000.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the on-site public surface parking lot or access the secure covered parking structure.
Public Transit
Served by Madison Metro Transit Route A (Eastbound); nearest stop is at High Crossing & Crossroads (EB).
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