Best J.D. Houvener Podcasts (2024)

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Bold Inventor Show - Featuring Bold Inventor, Alizah Josette of Spherehead 55:02

10d ago55:02

55:02

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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Bold Inventor Show - Nami Khadem of ND Healthcare Products 32:54

21d ago32:54

32:54

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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Bold Inventor Show featuring Michael Molinski, Inventor of the Tadpole Swimsuit 31:25

28d ago31:25

31:25

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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Bold Inventor Show with Inventor Guests Jim Gurulé and Donna Lee 29:18

1M ago29:18

29:18

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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Bold Inventor Show w/Interview with Inventor Dr. Aaron Dossey of All Things Bugs 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

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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Bold Inventor Show: Featuring the Inventor of the Gorilla Bow, Chris Caouette 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

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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Bold Inventor Show - Inventor Interviews: Dr. B's Elixir and Mr. Muson's AgTech Solution 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

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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Bold Inventor Show w/Inventor Joe Santos of Hydrochute and Shark Tank Critique 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

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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Bold Lawyer: Len Garza of Garza Business Law 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

We had a blast with Len Garza of Garza Law based in New Jersey. He unloaded TONS of gold nuggets about his transition from big law to solo practice in 2020 at the peak of COVID. He goes through some amazing breakthroughs he has had as a result of getting solid business coaching on mindset and leadership training. He's set up his firm for success an…

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Bold Inventor Show - Reddit Patents/Trademarks Channel Q&A 30:06

3M ago30:06

30:06

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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Bold Inventor Show with J.D. Houvener - Live interview with Inventors of Safeseal Systems 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

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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Bold Inventor Show with Special Guest Kevin "Pro" from Octa 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

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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Bold Inventor Show w/J.D. Houvener of Bold Patents 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

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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Bold Lawyer: Jon Hood of Hood Venture Counsel, P.C. 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

I had the pleasure of interviewing a star founder, Jon Hood of Hood Venture Counsel. We chatted about his founder's story starting back in Law school, then going in-house and starting his own firm 10 years ago. Jon shares some solid gold nuggets about networking and drops 2-3 current day networking tools for implementing AI in your legal practice. …

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Bold Lawyer: Paul Barrera of North City Law 33:02

4M ago33:02

33:02

J.D. and Matt from Bold get the chance to interview Paul Barerra, founder and owner at North City Law based near Seattle, WA. He tells his founder's story which is starts out with a funny twist with this background in financial/tax. He also shares some of his secret sauce with respect to digital marketing and shares how he started up a second locat…

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The Four Pillars of Patentability w/Patent Attorney J.D. Houvener of Bold Patents 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

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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The Importance of Patent and Trademark Research Before Filing + Q&A & Bold Bite 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

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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Bold Lawyer: Patrick Boyd of Boyd Law Group (BLG) 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

J.D. and Matt interview NY-based Employment Attorney, Patrick Boyd, founder of Boyd Law Group (BLG). He tells us his passionate story about why he got into the law and fell in love with employment law, specifically. He also gives some really sound advice to any new attorney looking to start their career. Patrick also gives some insight as to where …

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How to Protect Your Invention Before Filing your Patent Application w/J.D. Houvener 30:25

4M ago30:25

30:25

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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Why Getting 1 Patent for Your Invention is Not Enough! 33:18

5M ago33:18

33:18

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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IP 101 - Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets + Bold Bites 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

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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Bold Inventor Show - Happy New Year 2024 Kickoff 29:19

6M ago29:19

29:19

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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Bold Lawyer: Ben Golden of Bend Golden Consulting, PLLC 28:03

7M ago28:03

28:03

J.D. and Matt had the opportunity to interview solo attorney, Ben Golden, to hear his story of his legal career and the advent of his own law practice. We learned that he came form big law, then went in-house for several years, and finally decided to open his own practice on his terms. Find out how in the podcast.…

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J.D. and Matt Q&A on Patents and Trademarks - Questions from Reddit Threads 31:51

7M ago31:51

31:51

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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Bold Lawyer: Levi Barlavi, Founder of Pacific Health Law Group 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

J.D. and Matt got an opportunity to interview founder of Pacific Health Law Group, Levi Barlavi, to share his founder's story and let us inside the growth his law firm has had over the past 5-6 years. He also unveils his plans to grow in the coming 5 years and what key moves he made along the way to put him in the niche doctor buy/sell transaction …

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Beardface vs. Beardo - Movember Part II 31:50

7M ago31:50

31:50

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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Bold Attorney: Christopher Brown of NorthStar Law Group 27:01

8M ago27:01

27:01

J.D. and Matt talk with Christopher Brown, founder of NorthStar Law Group based in Olympia, WA. Chris lets us in on how he got started on his own and focuses on tax planning, as he has an LLM in taxation law. He offers some really good lessons about how he found ways to create a very systemized and process-based firm that suits his/his client's nee…

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Happy Movember: Facial Hair Innovations and Brands 23:17

8M ago23:17

23:17

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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Bold Lawyer Spotlight: Austin Houvener, Partner of Toschi, Collins, Doyle & Houvener 32:07

8M ago32:07

32:07

I had the pleasure of interviewing my brother, Austin Houvener, named partner of CA litigation firm that focuses its work on insurance defense. Austin tells his story as well as a lot of detail about the business of law in a litigation firm.By J.D. Houvener

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Go Big Go Bold - LIVE INVENTING w/J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth 31:49

8M ago31:49

31:49

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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Design Patents and Trademark Designs with JD Houvener and Matt Kulseth 32:46

8M ago32:46

32:46

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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Bold Client Spotlight: David Krueger - Inventor of the Roll-A-Coaster 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

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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Bold Client Spotlight: Phil Martino of Zipjewel 35:04

9M ago35:04

35:04

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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Bold Client Spotlight: Chris Holmberg of ESA Connection 31:29

9M ago31:29

31:29

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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Meet Bold Patents' Consulting Attorneys: Matt Kulseth and Michael Dodd 30:55

9M ago30:55

30:55

J.D. gets BOTH of Bold's consulting attorneys on the same show! Meet Michael Dodd, who has the opportunity of meeting with every Bold Patents inventor and Matt Kulseth who helps all Bold inventors with trademark protection. They each share their backgrounds, why they got into law, their educational and professional background. They share what you c…

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Weird and Funny Patents with J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth 31:05

9M ago31:05

31:05

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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Bold California Business Lawyer: Pankaj Raval of Carbon Law Group 29:45

9M ago29:45

29:45

J.D. and Matt had the opportunity to interview California business attorney, Pankaj Raval, founder of Carbon Law Group based in LA. We got to hear Pankaj tell his founder's story starting back when he was working in entertainment industry at MTV in law school, to joining an exclusive entertainment law firm and eventually finding his passion working…

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AI and Patents w/Special guest Afam Okeke, Esq. of AIO Legal 32:40

9M ago32:40

32:40

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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Bold Lawyer Afam Okeke of AIO Legal, AI and Technology Law 25:49

9M ago25:49

25:49

J.D. interviews Afam Okeke of AIO Legal based in Texas. He represents startups and new businesses looking to protect their intellectual property. He talks about his founders story from being in-house to his own just over a year ago. He's been able to grow his practice through networking and developing referral relationships. He talked about how he …

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Football & Intellectual Property with J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth of Bold Patents 28:52

10M ago28:52

28:52

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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Entertainment Law Series: David Ratner, Founder of Creative Law Network 30:45

10M ago30:45

30:45

J.D. gets the chance to interview David Ratner of Creative Law Network. We get to hear about Dave's early days as a band manager, and traveling to all 50 states! Learn about how he got started in the law and made the jump from a small practice to his own solo practice within 5 years of graduation. We discuss the branding of his law firm name, and w…

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Top 3 Product Design Tips from founder of Lime Design, Rodrigo Lima 33:09

10M ago33:09

33:09

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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From Big Law to Hanging a Shingle w/Catherine Edmunds of Edmunds Legal 30:54

10M ago30:54

30:54

J.D. interviewed Catherine Edmunds of Edmunds Legal. We talk about her founders story and how she transitioned from big law to in-house, and finally on her own after taking some time off to raise her daughter. We dig into her practice and how she was able to get started and make that leap into her own practice with in-person networking specifically…

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IoT Device Compliance Regulation w/Special Guest Seth Bafford 32:07

11M ago32:07

32:07

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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Double-Header Shark Tank Critiques from J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth 31:05

11M ago31:05

31:05

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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Learn to Run a Transactional IP Practice and spend your Summers in the San Juans 31:19

11M ago31:19

31:19

J.D. gets to interview a colleague and fellow Seattle University Law School graduate, Attorney David Bosland of Bosland Law based in Seattle. David does the interview with a jaw-dropping background of the San Juan islands behind him and no joke a bald eagle flies by around 10:30 into the show. Check out our youtube page here: https://www.youtube.co…

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5-Day Inventors Wanted Challenge: August 14th-18th 28:43

11M ago28:43

28:43

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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Transactional Law Series w/Special Guest Isaro Carter of The Carter Firm 33:30

11M ago33:30

33:30

J.D. interviewed Isaro Carter, Esq., owner and founder of The Carter Law Firm, LLC based in New York. She told us about her founder's story which was born in 2020 at the height of COVID. She made an passionate decision to practice in the field she has a personal interest in, Entertainment Law. We talked about some of the current events going on wit…

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Patent Law Lessons w/Guest Patent Attorney, Dylan Adams 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

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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Transactional Law Series: Startup Lawyer - Doug Bend of Bend Law Group 31:29

11M ago31:29

31:29

J.D. and Matt interview Doug Bend, owner/founder of Bend Law Group based in San Francisco, CA. He's a wealth of knowledge and covers 3 HUGE golden nuggets related to law firm practice management - you don't want to miss. We talk: flat rates vs. hourly billing, how to get started, and software to use for tracking.…

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