Recognizing Wright Brothers Day and Aviation History
On Wright Brothers Day, Suiter Swantz IP commends Orville and Wilbur Wright's innovation and passion for aviation. On December 17, 1903, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio changed the course of history...
History of the Guitar: Electric to Acoustic, Van Halen to Fender
Music is a vital part of our cultural expression, and perhaps no musical instrument has shaped the development of music as much as the guitar. From acoustic to electric, the guitar has gone through...
Granville Woods' Railway Telegraphy Patent No. 373,383
As a trailblazing inventor, Granville Woods set out to develop the railroad telegraph. This device transmitted messages through static electricity between moving trains. His invention made it possible...
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Suiter Swantz IP celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development. Today we observe the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging...
Ways To Celebrate and Observe National STEM Day
Today we celebrate National STEM Day, a national holiday reserved to encourage kids and individuals of all ages to identify their passions in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. ...
Classic Football Patents To Celebrate The Season
The long awaited football season is upon us. Whether you're watching your team from your couch or playing your own game, Suiter Swantz IP wants to kick-off the football season by showcasing some of...
Celebrating Halloween With Candy, Costumes and Creepy Traditions
Parents and kids are scrambling to put the final touches on costumes and Jack-o'-lanterns, not to mention stocking up on candy for tonight's trick or treaters. However, over the years, the celebration...
Gearing Up For Halloween With Some Wacky Halloween Inventions
It’s that time of year again when ghosts and ghouls go bump in the night and trick or treaters hunt for candy and costumes. While Intellectual Property may not the first phrase that comes to mind...
Sean Suiter Teaching Patent Law Course at Creighton University School of Law
Suiter Swantz IP Co-Owner and Patent Attorney, Sean Patrick Suiter, is teaching Patent Law at Creighton University School of Law during the 2020 fall semester. His course focuses on the fundamental...
Celebrating International Coffee Day and The Intellectual Property Behind It
Every year on International Coffee Day, millions of coffee lovers from around the world get a chance to celebrate their love and the history behind their favorite cup of joe With the average coffee...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Fire of 1877
On this day in 1877, the United States Patent and Trademark Office caught fire. While the building was repaired, the fire remains an important part of USPTO history. The fire at the USPTO office on...
Falling Into Fall-Themed Patents
For many, the start of fall means decorating homes with bright pumpkins, watching leaves turn colors, and preparing for the cooler weather ahead. It's a season filled with changing leaves and...