Winter Holiday Patents that Bring Us Comfort and Joy

Step into the time of the season when innovation intertwines with the warmth and traditions of the winter holidays. As we prepare to celebrate the season’s festivities, let’s explore the creative…


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!    "Melon…


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…


Easter egg patent

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,…


Basketball Hoop Patent

"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,…


Presidential Patent

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 of fish…


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 signed…


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 roses…


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 symbol,…


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,…