John Squires Nominated as Next Director of USPTO
John Squires Nominated as Next Director of USPTO President Donald Trump has nominated John Squires as the next Director of the United States Patent…
Suiter Swantz IP Achieves Top Ranking in Juristat’s 2024 USPTO Patent Firm Rankings
We proudly announce that Suiter Swantz IP was recognized by Juristat as the #1 firm in the country for patent allowance rate and the #4 firm overall…
Celebrating National Inventor’s Day: Honoring the Innovators of 2024
Celebrating National Inventor's Day: Honoring the Innovators of 2024 Happy National Inventor's Day! On February 11, we celebrate the brilliant minds…
Enhance Your Game-Day Experience with These Snack Innovations
Enhance Your Game-Day Experience with These Snack Innovations As the teams prepare for The Big Game, intellectual property protections and…
NIL Deals: A Game-Changer for Collegiate Athletes
NIL Deals: A Game-Changer for Collegiate Athletes On June 30, 2021, governing bodies in all three divisions of the NCAA adopted a uniform interim…
Patent Alert: USPTO to Terminate After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 on December 15
Patent applicants and stakeholders, take note. USPTO News In a significant update for patent applicants and stakeholders, the United States Patent…
The Importance of Trademark Use in Maintaining and Protecting Your Brand
As a team of intellectual property attorneys, we often work with clients to protect their brands through trademarks. A recent case in popular culture…
USPTO Establishes “Pre-Prosecution Pilot”
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has established a pre-application review program to help prospective inventors by providing…
USPTO Establishes New Design Patent Bar
On Wednesday, November 16, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a final rule establishing a separate design patent…
Halloween-Themed Patents: Innovation Meets Spooktacular Fun
Halloween-Themed Patents: Innovation Meets Spooktacular Fun As the season progresses and the leaves change from green to shades of red, orange, and…
Celebrating the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners
Celebrating the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners The Nobel Prizes stand as some of the world’s most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions…
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USPTO Update: Proposed Amendment for Design Patent Practitioner Bar
USPTO Update: Proposed Amendment for Design Patent Practitioner Bar The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed an amendment to…
Supreme Court Decision: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC.
Supreme Court Decision: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC. On March 22, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments to determine…
Patent Marking: When Do Infringement Damages Begin to Accrue?
Ian Sannes is a patent attorney at Suiter Swantz IP. Ian graduated with honors from North Dakota State University, receiving his B.S. in Mechanical…
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative. The U.S. Copyright Office recently launched an initiative to address…
The United States Patent & Trademark Office Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing
The USPTO Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing According to a USPTO press release, the agency has launched the First-Time Filer…
Can AI be an Inventor? Thaler v. Vidal
AI Patent Ownership: A Supreme Court Debate In a landmark appeal, the US Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an Artificial Intelligence…