Gearing Up For Halloween With Some Wacky Halloween Inventions
It’s that time of year again when ghosts and ghouls go bump in the night and trick or treaters hunt for candy and costumes. While Intellectual…
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.…
Celebrating International Coffee Day and The Intellectual Property Behind It
Every year on International Coffee Day, millions of coffee lovers from around the world get a chance to celebrate their love and the history behind…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Fire of 1877
On this day in 1877, the United States Patent and Trademark Office caught fire. While the building was repaired, the fire remains an important part…
Falling Into Fall-Themed Patents
For many, Fall means decorating homes with pumpkins and mums, marveling at the changing leaves, and researching new soup recipes to prepare for the…
Can a Large Patent Portfolio Violate the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Can a Large Patent Portfolio Violate the Sherman Antitrust Act? In a recent federal case, AbbVie Inc. successfully defended a claim for antitrust…
First U.S. Patent Issued Today In 1790
On July 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins was granted the first U.S. patent when he created a better way to make potash, a versatile chemical used in American…
Independence Day Innovations
We’re all familiar with the typical fanfare that unfolds on the Fourth of July—barbecues, pool parties, and fireworks, and all things grilled and…
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…
To Celebrate Pride Month, Suiter Swantz IP Is Highlighting LGBTQ+ Inventors
As part of June's Pride Month, we're taking a look at some of the most notable contributions and inventions from the LGBTQ+ community. In celebration…
Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world. The science of engineering has…
5 Fun In The Sun Patents
Whether you're cooling down with some trademarked treats or barbecuing with a patented grill, this season you're bound to be surrounded by…
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…
St. Patrick’s Day themed Intellectual Property
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Suiter Swantz IP! March 17th is the day many clothe themselves in green, pinch those who aren't, eat corned…
Patents Issued on Leap Day
2020 is a leap year, which means we get to enjoy a whole extra day of February, and people born on February 29 finally can celebrate their birthday.…
Happy Valentine’s Day from Suiter Swantz IP!
Whether you're celebrating the holiday with a loved one, yourself, or a friend, we can all get some enjoyment from the various pieces of popular…
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…
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…
Is the Ruling by the Supreme Court in Iancu v. Brunetti “FUCT” Up?
Is the Ruling by the Supreme Court in Iancu v. Brunetti “FUCT” Up? In 1990, Erik Brunetti (Brunetti) started the street-wear brand FUCT, pronounced…
Coons and Stivers Reintroduce STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Yesterday, July 10, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) reintroduced the STRONGER Patents Act of 2019. Coons and Stivers…