Back-to-School Essentials: A Closer Look at Game-Changing Patents
Back-to-School Essentials: A Closer Look at Game-Changing Patents As another academic year approaches, students and educators anticipate new opportunities to learn. Join us as we explore...
Fun in the Sun-Summer Patents!
Fun in the Sun-Summer Patents What do you think of when you think of summer? Whether it’s a beach adventure or backyard fun, we have some summer inventions that you’re sure to love! ...
Out of the Park: How Intellectual Property Shapes the College World Series
Out of the Park: How Intellectual Property Shapes the College World Series Following the NCAA’s Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, fans from around the country are gathering in Omaha,...
The History of World IP Day
The History of World IP Day. World Intellectual Property Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 26th. The holiday is meant to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual...
Hopping into the World of Easter-Inspired Patents
Hopping into the World of Easter-Inspired Patents. As Easter approaches, it's a time for family, festivities, and of course, the Easter Bunny! Although Easter is primarily a religious holiday, there's...
"The Madness" of Basketball Related IP
The Madness of Basketball Related IP. As the NCAA Basketball tournament is about to begin, we wanted to share some basketball-themed intellectual property. As you’re rooting for your favorite team,...
Abraham Lincoln: The Only US President to Obtain a Patent
Abraham Lincoln: The Only President to Obtain a Patent. In honor of President’s Day, we want to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s patent for “buoying vessels over shoals.” A shoal is a large number...
National Inventors' Day: Inventions that Revolutionized History
Our nation wouldn't be the same without the incredible inventors who have made America what it is today. National Inventors’ Day is a day to acknowledge past and present great inventors. First...
Grown with Love this Valentine's Day!
Roses have always been associated with Valentine’s Day, but who knew they were also significant in patent history? Red is the most common rose color given at Valentine’s Day, and long-stemmed...
Intellectual Property And Their Role In Olympic Games
The intellectual property system, and trademarks in particular, play a pivotal role in safeguarding the unique character of the Olympic Games and their identifications, including the Olympic...
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...
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,...