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J.D. Houvener에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 J.D. Houvener 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
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Unlocking Innovation: Patents, Funding & Shark Tank!

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J.D. Houvener에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 J.D. Houvener 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

🎬 Episode Highlights:

📢 Big News for Inventors: Why now is the time to protect your ideas!

💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: What’s the difference and when do you need both?
💰 Funding Your Invention: Insights from special guest Vince Edwards of EB Ventures!
🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: How Euphoria Beauty used patents and trade secrets.
🚀 USPTO Changes: How new policies affect patent wait times.
🚨 Big USPTO Changes & What They Mean for You

New executive orders are shaking up the USPTO:

Remote Work Ban – Slower patent processing times.
💸 Examiner Buyouts & Hiring Freezes – Increased delays and backlog in patent approvals.
📉 What This Means: More wait time for patents, making early filing crucial!

💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: What’s Right for You?

Inventors often ask:

"Do I need a patent or a trademark?"
  • 🏆 Patents protect how something works (functionality, mechanics, or formulas).
  • 🎨 Trademarks protect branding (logos, product names, and designs).
  • ⚖️ Both? Some products—like a unique cosmetic brand—use both to create stronger protection.

💰 How to Fund Your Invention

Vince Edwards of EB Ventures shares key funding tips:

✔️ Prove Market Demand – Investors fund scalable ideas with real demand.
✔️ Strong Branding – A registered trademark makes your business more attractive.
✔️ Licensing vs. Launching – Some inventors profit by licensing patents instead of starting companies.

🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: Euphoria Beauty’s Smart Patent Strategy

We analyzed a Beauty, a brand that landed a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. Here’s what worked:

✔️ Design Patents: Protecting the product packaging instead of the formula.
✔️ Trademarks: Securing the brand name to build value.
✔️ Trade Secrets: Keeping the formula confidential instead of patenting it.

📢 Lesson for Inventors: Not every innovation needs a utility patent—sometimes design patents & trade secrets are the smarter play!

🚀 Want expert guidance? Drop your questions below or schedule a FREE Discovery Call today! Click Here!

Support the show

Have an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.html
DISCLAIMER
Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.

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J.D. Houvener에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 J.D. Houvener 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

🎬 Episode Highlights:

📢 Big News for Inventors: Why now is the time to protect your ideas!

💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: What’s the difference and when do you need both?
💰 Funding Your Invention: Insights from special guest Vince Edwards of EB Ventures!
🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: How Euphoria Beauty used patents and trade secrets.
🚀 USPTO Changes: How new policies affect patent wait times.
🚨 Big USPTO Changes & What They Mean for You

New executive orders are shaking up the USPTO:

Remote Work Ban – Slower patent processing times.
💸 Examiner Buyouts & Hiring Freezes – Increased delays and backlog in patent approvals.
📉 What This Means: More wait time for patents, making early filing crucial!

💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: What’s Right for You?

Inventors often ask:

"Do I need a patent or a trademark?"
  • 🏆 Patents protect how something works (functionality, mechanics, or formulas).
  • 🎨 Trademarks protect branding (logos, product names, and designs).
  • ⚖️ Both? Some products—like a unique cosmetic brand—use both to create stronger protection.

💰 How to Fund Your Invention

Vince Edwards of EB Ventures shares key funding tips:

✔️ Prove Market Demand – Investors fund scalable ideas with real demand.
✔️ Strong Branding – A registered trademark makes your business more attractive.
✔️ Licensing vs. Launching – Some inventors profit by licensing patents instead of starting companies.

🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: Euphoria Beauty’s Smart Patent Strategy

We analyzed a Beauty, a brand that landed a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. Here’s what worked:

✔️ Design Patents: Protecting the product packaging instead of the formula.
✔️ Trademarks: Securing the brand name to build value.
✔️ Trade Secrets: Keeping the formula confidential instead of patenting it.

📢 Lesson for Inventors: Not every innovation needs a utility patent—sometimes design patents & trade secrets are the smarter play!

🚀 Want expert guidance? Drop your questions below or schedule a FREE Discovery Call today! Click Here!

Support the show

Have an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.html
DISCLAIMER
Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.

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