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…
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……
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…
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…
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…