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…
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World. Recently, LIV Golf, which is a professional golf tour financed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s…
New Intellectual Property Tool: Created by the United States Patent & Trademark Office
United States Patent & Trademark Office Creates New Intellectual Property Tool.
Brand Registries and Trademarks Update
Brand Registries and Trademarks: By Christina D. Ralston & Chad W. Swantz Registered trademarks have always been critical in growing and…
Fun in the Sun – Summer Patents!
What do you think of when you think of summer? We've found a few summer inventions that are staples in most people's summertime experiences! …
National Inventors Month-Hall of Fame Inductees
May is National Inventors Month. This annual celebration was created to promote the positive image of inventors and the real contributions they give…
The Patents Behind Basketball
Big congratulations to the 2022 NCAA men's national champions, Kansas Jayhawks! This March Madness consider how the sport has evolved through…
St. Patrick’s Day IP – Irish Innovators
Ireland is known for many things: its rich culture, hospitality, food, drinks, landscape, and more. But did you know that Ireland was and is the home…