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Making It Real

Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

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Have you ever had an idea for a new product but just didn't know how to get started? If so, then this is the podcast for you! Each week, we highlight a different product entrepreneur who turned a great new idea into a successful new product. You'll hear about their challenges, their triumphs, their ups, and their downs. But, most of all, you'll learn how each guest was able to take nothing more than an idea, and turn it into a viable, marketable product or business. Our guests have been feat ...
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Sloppy Stories

A. Tadpole Productions

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SLOPPY STORIES is a podcast about strange and fresh perspectives on the stories we tell. In each episode, our three hosts Lauren, Brad & Annie challenge each other to re-tell popular stories from a skewed perspective! ....Here's How It Works: every episode the storytelling host gets a prompt and must find a story (from movies, TV, games, books, news, the internet, etc) that includes that prompt in some way. When they retell the story, they must re-imagine it either from a different perspecti ...
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Let's talk innovation, entrepreneurship, patents and intellectual property! Come learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets patent from conception and idea phase to market commercialization from Bold Patent's Founder, J.D. Houvener. There is a LOT of misinformation out there in this area of the law, and I've made it my mission to educate and inform inventors of all walks, especially those solo inventors out there making the world better through their ingenuity and innovat ...
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We had a great show answering 5 patent questions touching on everything from prior art research to provisional vs. nonprovisional vs. design patents. The interview with CEO/Founder of InGen Dynamics was really insightful. Arshad offered some really great insights in the world of AI and robotics, and what is still yet to come for their company and t…
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J.D. and Matt get the opportunity to interview founder of Cabin Cool, which is a Department of Energy grant backed technology developed at the University of Michigan. Todd talks with us about how he's been tasked with the challenge of bringing the Cabin Cool product to market and finding a long-term partner/buyer. We critique another cooling device…
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We had a great interview with Stephen Souders of Stephen's Design Institute (SDI), he went through his full inventor journey for his first product, the Cut N' Go, which is a seatbelt attached cutter for emergency cutting post-accident. If you've never heard of this belt tensioner issue, you've gotta watch this program, Stephen is INSENSED with pass…
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Our show will feature a Bold Patent's client, Alizah Josette and she will talk about her pillow invention journey and dig into tell her story of perseverance as an inventor and entrepreneur. This is our first 1-hour format, so we'll have longer to answer questions, and talk with our guest a bit more. As always, we will be doing a Shark Tank review …
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We've got a great show this week, interviewing Nami Khadem, inventor and owner of ND Products, featuring the Smart Swab and the Ear-O-Care products. We will field a few questions that came in over the week from our network as well as any live questions from our broadcast audience. We'll wrap up our show with a live critique/reaction video regarding…
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We've got a great show this week, with Inventor interview of Michael Molinski, who will explain the Tadpole Swimsuit, and share his inventor story and lessons learned from bringing his product to the marketplace. We also have a bonus guest, Dr. Rolf Biernath, a product developer who helps entrepreneurs like you. Support the Show. Video playlist wit…
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We had a blast speaking with inventors Donna Lee and Jim Gurule. Donna has invented a novel and sustainable yoga mat made with machine washable materials, and is softer and more durable. Jim has invented many types of cabinetry tools, including a clamp he invented in late 1990s that still sells 5000 units per month. He discussed some of his lessons…
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We had a few questions that came in over the week, one patent and one trademark were answered on air. We did have another attorney on the live chat as well - who helped us out too. We then spent a bit over 10 mins with Dr. Aaron Dossey of All Things Bugs! He helped us appreciate (if you're not grossed out) the potential of using bug protein as a he…
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We will be doing 15 minutes of interviewing two different inventors/entrepreneurs and hearing about what they have brought to market, have them share some stories and field live questions from our audience. We will then move to general Q&A and then our Bold Bite segment where we will review a pitch to the Sharks from an IP Perspective. Support the …
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We've got an inventor coming on, Joe Santos of Hydrochute to talk with us about his now patented exciting water-based energy solution. We'll take live Q&A throughout the broadcast, answer a few questions that came in over the week, and as always, do a fun critique of a recent Shark Tank episode. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of o…
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We will be kicking off our show with a fun interview of Chris Caouette, co-founder and inventor of The Gorilla Bow workout device (found at https://www.gorillabow.com/). He will share his founder's story as well as tell us how he came up with it, protected with IP, and then went to market with his innovative product. We will then jump to Q&A and as…
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J.D. and Matt tackle some tough questions from the Reddit community channel we're a part of. We discuss slogans, patent eligibility, filing fees/costs for trademarks, what to do post-grant and you see an infringer pop up for patents. J.D. and Matt then review a fun business called "Storage Scholar" and discuss the pitch they gave to the sharks, the…
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J.D. and Matt interview the founder of Safeseal systems and their COO who are live from the pizza industry tradeshow in Las Vegas. Their hallmark product is a sealed pizza box container that has as simple no-tamper strip to help give peace of mind to buyers of delivery orders. We also did a Shark Tank pitch critique of a toymaker, Zipstring, and di…
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J.D. and Matt interview special guest, founder/CEO of Octa and hear all about his journey he's had over 15 years designing and running the operations of his wildly successful venture of holding tablets! We also do a fun critique of a Shark Tank episode for a product that probably should have secured some IP along the way. Support the Show. Video pl…
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I go over 5 questions that came in during the week, and critique a fun shark tank pitch from FunkkOff! which is a patented teeth-freshening kit, where you can make sure nothing is stuck in your teeth on the go. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of our Bold Inventor Show! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71qnRQ3CykDvpOTLjPwsxhM…
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J.D. will cover the 4 pillars of what you need to prove to the patent office before you will be granted a patent on your invention. We'll also tackle a handful of questions that came in throughout the week and any live questions you have! Lastly, we'll take a Bold Bite out of a shark tank episode. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of…
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J.D. and Matt dig into the importance of research prior to filing either a patent application or trademark application. The two of them discuss the particulars of what can come up during a search, what decisions need to be made, and what can happen if you file blindly having skipped the dilligence. The two go through 3 Q&A and then dive into a crit…
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J.D. discusses the importance of understanding what to do and what not to do prior to filing your patent application and what two major criteria start the 1-year statutory grace period that the US offers prior to filing a patent application. J.D. and Matt field 3 questions that came in over the week through our network covering different subjects s…
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J.D. explains the power of a patent portfolio, and how the everyday inventor and small business owner can take advantage of the child patent application to broaden rights and vastly increase the chances of catching infringers on the core invention. Plus, it will give you a big advantage if you end up in settlement negotiations. He and Matt answer L…
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J.D. gives a quick IP 101 lesson on all 4 major areas of IP including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Then he and Matt do a Q&A round where they answer 4 questions from Avvo. Lastly, they critique a Shark Tank episode pitch from Autio. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of our Bold Inventor Show! https://www.youtube…
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Matt and I talk about new year technologies and innovations, mostly focused on AI and AI-enabled technologies. We discuss the complications related to patent, trademark, and copyrights with AI and ownership/inventorship. We then critique a Shark Tank episode from a company called Fry-Away which has used a patented oleogel substance, but has wisely …
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J.D. and Matt tackle 5 hot questions from our Reddit group. We discuss various like using the correct trademark symbols, patent office actions, USPTO wait times, inventorship issues, geographically descriptive marks and so on. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of our Bold Inventor Show! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71qnRQ3…
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J.D. and Matt do a deep dive on a costume beard court battle that entailed a design patent, and trademark, trade dress, and other IP allegations. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of our Bold Inventor Show! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71qnRQ3CykDvpOTLjPwsxhMQPjWIQ8Qp Have an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious …
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J.D. Houvener talks about participating in the Movember movement and creating awareness of men's health and specifically dangerous prostate cancer awareness and testing. J.D. answers some questions related to USPTO office actions, Abandoned applications, as well as a trademark question about competing products. J.D. then does a Bold Bite where he c…
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J.D. and Matt talk about Design Patents and Design Trademarks - we clarify the differences and how both protect different aspects. We answer a question that came into us over the week from our YouTube page where someone wants to copy a Gucci bag, but wants to make sure there is not already a design patent on it. We do a Bold Bite as well and discus…
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J.D. and Matt have a LOT of fun coming up with a new invention LIVE on the show. We solve a problem of too much unfolded laundry laying around the house. Can you relate? Listen in to hear how we came up with our solution. We even branded it and discussed how we'd protect it with patents/trademarks (if it proved to be patentable and marketable). We …
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J.D. and Matt get the opportunity to interview David Krueger, inventor of the Roll-A-Coaster novelty drink coaster! David has been at this invention for a couple years now, and has been through the patent process, manufacturing (with different manufacturers) and is now selling on Amazon and directly on his own site. He talks about the ups and downs…
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J.D. and Matt get the opportunity to interview legendary Bold Patents client, Phil Martino, CEO/Founder of ZipJewel. He tells his story and gives background on Zipjewel as well as its growth trajectory as they become a QR-integrated way of telling stories and connecting people of all industries. Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of o…
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J.D. and Matt interview Bold Patents client, Chris Holmberg, COO/President of ESA Connection. He tells about the Arizona education opportunity with ESAs and the trouble there is in implementing it for many teachers/educators/vendors. He has created a platform to connect parents, teachers, and vendors in one location. Support the Show. Video playlis…
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J.D. and Matt showcase some of the weirdest patents issued of all time. We explore the very edge of "utility" eligibility under Section 35 of the United States Code. We then critique a very odd Shark Tank episode for a business model that none of the sharks bit on, but is STILL going strong - check it out! Support the Show. Video playlist with reco…
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We talked about AI, Technology and Privacy law with special guest AI Okeke, a technology and IP attorney based out of Houston, TX. We dove into privacy law and how important that is for technology companies as they retain/transfer customer data and the importance of protecting that information. The three of us critiqued a shark tank pitch for Knife…
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J.D. and Matt look at and discuss 5 different patent publications from recently filed patent applications mostly related to American football innovations. Then, the two critique a hilarious adaptation of American Soccer that you have to see. There is some great participation from the live audience and we discuss the various ways that patents can pr…
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J.D. and Matt talked with Owner/Founder of Lime Design, Rodrigo Lima in this episode. We talk about simple containers for gum, and how even a simple design like that can and should require some innovation and competitive analysis! ALSO, Rodrigo unloads his TOP 3 tips for innovators to know as they get started on the design journey - listen in to fi…
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J.D. and Matt interview Internet of Things (IoT) device compliance regulation expert, Seth Bafford. Seth shares his knowledge of the wireless, electronic communication regulatory world and breaks down a very complex mix of FCC requirements in a simple way. He also gives some practical advice (at the bequest of J.D.) to give an example, price ranges…
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J.D. and Matt take up two separate Shark Tank pitches - both on HAIR products/innovations - and give their critique/thoughts about patents and trademarks. Did they properly protect themselves? What lessons are there to learn? Support the Show. Video playlist with recordings of our Bold Inventor Show! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71qnRQ3C…
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J.D. talks about a HUGE opportunity for all inventors (and wanna be inventors) to see if they've got what it takes to be a BOLD INVENTOR. Join him for a live 5-day "inventors wanted challenge" starting August 14th for 5 days, one hour each day. J.D. and Matt critique a Shark Tank Pitch from Calm Strips, which is an anti-anxiety sensory strip that c…
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J.D. and Matt talk with Patent Attorney, Dylan Adams of Davis Wright Tremaine. He tells about his very interesting background and experience in different types of practices. He talks about how he loves serving startups and solo inventors and explains his book Patents Demystified as well as his YouTube channel which has been growing. The three of th…
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J.D. and Matt interview special guest, Ben Briggs of PPC Better to talk paid advertising. We talk about products and how important certain SAAS companies are such as Shopify and what other key software and business processes are imperative for a successful e-commerce launch. The three of them critique a Shark Tank pitch by "Busy Box" which is a sma…
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J.D. talks about how he invented a new moustrap using ChatGPT. He walks the audience through a fairly unique approach of prompting to slowly arrive at an area where ChatGPT was stumped! J.D. does a critique of a new AI-powered cosmetic company called Proven. The founder/inventor did indeed patent a novel method, and J.D. goes through the independen…
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J.D. and Matt interview Peter Drakulich, co-founder of 52 Launch a Boston-area startup/incubator company that works with all types of companies and helps them from "napkin to reality". Peter goes through how he and his co-founder Dan are sales-focused and really vet companies in terms of their go-to-market strategy and help entreprenuers sift throu…
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J.D. and Matt interview a fellow attorney, Afam Okeke, who's middle initial is "I", which makes him "AI" Okeke. He focuses his practice on technology law and AI. He was able to walk us through the state of the law for privacy as well as copyright/IP and Artificial Intelligence. We cover patents, trademarks, and copyrights. All three of us then crit…
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J.D. and Matt interviewed Bold Client, Chris Holmberg of ESA Connection. Chris shared his entrepreneurial story and how ESA got started and how his intellectual property has helped propel him and his team toward launching next month! All three of them commented and critiqued a shark tank pitch for Blowzee, which is a handheld device for sanitary bi…
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J.D., Matt, and special guest David Bosland talk about IP law, how to issue spot IP issues (copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret), and discuss ways to help entrepreneurs and business owners realize that "there's MORE than you think" when it comes to intellectual property within their business. The three of them critique a Shark Tank episo…
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J.D. goes through the entire trademark process and walks the audience through the ABC flowchart for patent searching, application drafting, and office action responses. J.D. critiques a shark tank pitch by #besomebody. and explains the progression of the trademark filings and why there are two separate applications/registrations at the USPTO. Suppo…
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J.D. goes through the basics of what types of patents are out there including utility, design, and plant. Matt and JD talk about different types of apple plant patents and go back and forth over which apple is better: honey crisp or cosmic crisp! The two of them critique a shark tank pitch by Plunge which is impressive, but upon further diligence t…
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We had a special guest, Augie Johnston of VidChops on our show this week. He laid out the state of the industry on video content marketing. We discussed how to go about organic versus paid marketing for every stage of start-up from just getting started to a mature business. We critiqued an Easter Egg business as they pitched on Shark Tank and talke…
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J.D. and Matt hosted Bold Client, Peter Rudolf the inventor of a self-sanitizing cutting board that would save time/space with a dishwasher-mounted cleaning device integrated with a countertop. Peter went through his invention process and shared the current status of his filings both domestically and internationally. He gives some great tips on how…
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J.D. interviewed David Jeans, Business Attorney and partner of Rez Legal law firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. David shared his insights for small business startups as well as best practices for inventors. We spent a good chunk of time talking about the importance of contracts and invention ownership agreements at the onset. The two of them crit…
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J.D. and Matt host Dr. Catrise Austin of www.drcatriseaustin.com a Celebrity Branding Coach. She's also the "Queen of Smiles" and has an illustrious career as n A-list celebrity dentist. She unveiled Steps 1 and 2 of her "Fame Formula" with our audience and went over some extensive tips/tricks on social media, including how to tag and follow celebr…
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J.D. and Matt hosted Bold Patents client, Chris Hopkins of RiverTec. He walked us through the Salmon fishing in the Pacific Northwest and his background in engineering met with fishing hobby to start his interest in developing better tackle to catch fish easier. His invention he just recently patented is a lure design for loading tuna or other bait…
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