USPTO v. Booking.com - Booking.com Argues Against “Generic” Trademark Registration
Booking.com argues against “generic” trademark registration In a ruling by the Supreme Court in July, United States Patent and Trademark Office et. al. v. Booking.com B.V., online companies may have…
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…
Can a Large Patent Portfolio Violate the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Can a Large Patent Portfolio Violate the Sherman Antitrust Act? In a recent federal case, AbbVie Inc. successfully defended a claim for antitrust violations arising from its aggressive patent…
First U.S. Patent Issued Today In 1790
On July 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins was granted the first U.S. patent when he created a better way to make potash, a versatile chemical used in American exports. Potash is an impure form of potassium…
Independence Day Innovations
We’re all familiar with the typical fanfare that unfolds on the Fourth of July—barbecues, pool parties, and fireworks, and all things grilled and chilled. To kick off the summer celebration, we are…
To Celebrate Pride Month, Suiter Swantz IP Is Highlighting LGBTQ+ Inventors
As part of June's Pride Month, we're taking a look at some of the most notable contributions and inventions from the LGBTQ+ community. In celebration of these lives and achievements, here are six…
Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world. The science of engineering has been responsible for countless developments, many of…
5 Fun In The Sun Patents
Whether you're cooling down with some trademarked treats or barbecuing with a patented grill, this season you're bound to be surrounded by summer-themed intellectual property (IP). Summer is a season…
St. Patrick’s Day themed Intellectual Property
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Suiter Swantz IP! March 17th is the day many clothe themselves in green, pinch those who aren't, eat corned beef and cabbage and drink a questionable yet…
Patents Issued on Leap Day
2020 is a leap year, which means we get to enjoy a whole extra day of February, and people born on February 29 finally can celebrate their birthday. Every four years, we add a Leap Day to the…