Bold Inventor

πŸ”₯ 3D Printing Your Invention Dreams into Reality! πŸš€

β€’ J.D. Houvener β€’ Season 4 β€’ Episode 6

Are you an inventor, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to protect, fund, or scale your big idea? This episode is a must-watch as we dive into patents, trademarks, 3D printing innovations, and Shark Tank insights with our special guest, Adam Zimmer of Denver 3D Print Company.

🎬 Episode Highlights:

πŸ’‘ Patents vs. Trademarks: How to protect your intellectual property the right way!
πŸ–¨οΈ 3D Printing Breakthroughs: The latest advancements in prototyping and manufacturing.
πŸ”₯ Shark Tank Breakdown: How inventors are using smart IP strategies to win deals.
πŸ“ˆ USPTO Updates: The latest policy changes that impact inventors.
πŸš€ Funding Your Idea: Proven steps to secure investment for your product.

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

Inventors often ask:

"Do I need a patent or a trademark?"
  • πŸ† Patents protect how something works (utility & design).
  • 🎨 Trademarks protect branding (names, logos, slogans).
  • βš–οΈ Why Not Both? Many successful products use both to build strong protection.

πŸ–¨οΈ The Future of 3D Printing & Prototyping

πŸš€ Adam Zimmer from Denver 3D Print Company shares cutting-edge advancements in 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing:

βœ”οΈ From Napkin Sketch to Market – How a simple idea becomes a real product.
βœ”οΈ Materials Matter – Why choosing the right material is crucial for success.
βœ”οΈ Silicone Molding & Metal Casting – The secret behind scalable prototyping.
βœ”οΈ Avoid Costly Mistakes – How bad design choices can kill your product.

πŸ”₯ Shark Tank Breakdown: Smart IP Moves

We analyzed Pinblock, a creative toy company featured on Shark Tank that used:

βœ”οΈ Design Patents – Protecting the shape & aesthetic of their blocks.
βœ”οΈ Trademarks – Securing their brand name for long-term value.
βœ”οΈ Unique Manufacturing Process – Making their product harder to copy.

πŸ“’ Lesson for Inventors: Design patents are powerful, but utility patents offer stronger protection for long-term success.

🚨 Why You Should File Your Patent NOW!

Major USPTO changes are affecting the patent process:

❌ Longer Wait Times – Delays due to examiner shortages.
πŸ’Έ Higher Filing Fees – Making early filing more cost-effective.
πŸ“‰ Tighter Regulations – Stricter enforcement of IP rights worldwide.

πŸ”₯ Don’t wait! Secure your IP before someone else does! Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/business-consultations/am06-podcast

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Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.

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