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…
Google v. Oracle: SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Google and API Developers
After a decade-long legal battle between Google and Oracle, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Google - marking a win for the future of software. In a 6-2 decision, the Supreme Court decided…
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…
Can the Department of the Air Force and Netflix each have marks for the term "Space Force"?
Can the Department of the Air Force and Netflix each have marks for the term "Space Force"? It is said that life imitates art far more than art imitates life, but the two have been increasingly…
USPTO announces extension of timing deadlines under the CARES Act
On March 31, 2020, the USPTO announced that it would use provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), to extend the time to file certain patent and…
USPTO Releases Update to 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance
On October 17, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released an update to the 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance. The update comes as a response to public…
Celebrating National Coffee Day and the Role of Intellectual Property in the Coffee Industry
Today is National Coffee Day! Over 50 percent of the American population consumes coffee, with the average coffee drinker drinking 3.1 cups of coffee, driving an $18 billion coffee market. While the…