Inventions Made by Kids
Kids can be incredibly creative and inventive – and some even see their extensive ideas develop into amazing business opportunities as well. These children turned their frustrations, mistakes and…
Best Time of Year for Holiday Patent Cheer!
Season’s Greetings and Holiday Inventions It’s the time of year to celebrate — so let’s celebrate innovation! Many inventors have done their best to make the holidays bright, and here are a few items…
Thanksgiving...a Time to be Thankful for Innovation
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and soon millions of people across the United States will be gathering with family, friends, and other loved ones to share a meal and make new memories. Check…
Getting In The Game With Football-Themed Intellectual Property
It's that time of year again! The long-awaited football season is right around the corner. Whether you're cheering on a team or just attend football parties for the snacks, intellectual property…
Back To School: History On Back-to-School Supplies
Backpacks are zipped, lunch is packed and now it’s time for your first patent history lesson of the new school year– a brief history of back-to-school supplies. As you’re gathering school supplies,…
The Importance of the Olympic Games' Intellectual Property
From the Olympic rings to the 2020 Tokyo logo - these identifications create the unique character of the Olympic Games. People around the world associate the Olympic brand with excellence, teamwork,…
John Deere’s most successful product in the 1800s: The Sulky-Plow
What brand instantly comes to mind when thinking of U.S. Agriculture? For many, the answer is John Deere. John Deere’s history began in 1837 in Grand Detour, Illinois, when he created a highly…
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Figures In STEM this Pride Month
As part of June's Pride Month, we're highlighting the contributions that LGBTQIA+ community members have made in the fields of STEM.