J.D. explains the 9-Step Patent Process that our beloved inventor clients at Bold go through to secure patent protection. He pointed out that each of these 9 steps can be found at the blog article here. Matt jumped in and talked about how the trademark process is someone similar and how Bold has really embraced new startups and solo/small inventors through their development of a clear, easy-to-follow process. We did a Bold Bite of a very gross product called the "Pop It Pal" which is a zit popping simulator that was pitched the sharks. J.D. explained that the USPTO standard for "utility" is quite low, and even a product like this, that has no innate value, does provide entertainment benefits, so it DOES meet the requirement to be eligible for patent protection. J.D. explained that this invention doesn't appear to have been awarded a patent yet, and is still pending at the moment. Matt mentioned the branding and confirmed their trademark registration. One AVVO.com question was answered regarding mixing multiple types of alcohol together and rebranding it. Aside form the concern from ATF or other local drug and alcohol enforcement agencies, as long as the new blend is not passing off goods (meaning, not showing the labels or brands of the products mixed in), there was not any trademark infringement on its face. 

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