Patent Marking: When Do Infringement Damages Begin to Accrue?
Ian Sannes is a patent attorney at Suiter Swantz IP. Ian graduated with honors from North Dakota State University, receiving his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and received his Juris Doctor from the…
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative. The U.S. Copyright Office recently launched an initiative to address issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)…
The United States Patent & Trademark Office Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing
The USPTO Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing According to a USPTO press release, the agency has launched the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program. This program aims…
Can AI be an Inventor? Thaler v. Vidal
AI Patent Ownership: A Supreme Court Debate In a landmark appeal, the US Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an inventor on a patent. This recent…
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World. Recently, LIV Golf, which is a professional golf tour financed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fun, attempted to trademark a logo.…
New Intellectual Property Tool: Created by the United States Patent & Trademark Office
United States Patent & Trademark Office Creates New Intellectual Property Tool.
Brand Registries and Trademarks Update
Brand Registries and Trademarks: By Christina D. Ralston & Chad W. Swantz Registered trademarks have always been critical in growing and protecting brand identities, but with new intellectual…
Fun in the Sun - Summer Patents!
What do you think of when you think of summer? We've found a few summer inventions that are staples in most people's summertime experiences! Flip Flops - Patent No. 2012/0079739 A1 Flip flops…
National Inventors Month-Hall of Fame Inductees
May is National Inventors Month. This annual celebration was created to promote the positive image of inventors and the real contributions they give to this world. In celebration of National…
The Patents Behind Basketball
Big congratulations to the 2022 NCAA men's national champions, Kansas Jayhawks! This March Madness consider how the sport has evolved through innovations in ball design, hoops and training devices.…
St. Patrick's Day IP - Irish Innovators
Ireland is known for many things: its rich culture, hospitality, food, drinks, landscape, and more. But did you know that Ireland was and is the home to quite a few famous inventors and inventions?…