12 Days of Christmas IP
From wacky patents to famous trademarks, it's no surprise that the holidays bring out some of the most interesting pieces of intellectual property.…
Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Marketing Manager Melanie Lucks
Melanie Lucks joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2018 as our Marketing Manager.
Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Intellectual Property Assistant Johnna Castle
Johnna Castle joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2018 as an Intellectual Property Assistant.
Spooky IP
As Halloween approaches, enjoy some Spooky IP! Every year billions of dollars are spent on Halloween in the United States, but few people appreciate…
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Chief Judge David Ruschke Has Accepted a New Position
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board Chief Judge David Ruschke Has Accepted a New Position Andrei Iancu[1], Director of the United States Patent and…
Honey Badger Creator Does Care…About His Trademarks
“Ew! What’s that in its mouth? Oh, it’s got a cobra? Oh, it runs backwards? Now watch this. Look, a snake’s up in the tree. Honey Badger don’t care.…
Supreme Court to Hear Circuit Split on Registration Requirement for Instituting Copyright Lawsuit
While copyright lawsuits are common, some feel the steps needed to bring a copyright infringement lawsuit could use a little more clarification. The…
Innovation Expo, October 11
Attorney Matt Poulsen will attend the Sioux Falls Innovation Expo on October 11th. This conference will focus on connecting entrepreneurs,…
Office Hours October 10 at the Brookings, SD Office
Suiter Swantz IP will hold office hours at our Brookings, SD satellite office located in the South Dakota State University Research Park on October…
Creighton University Intellectual Property Panel
Members of the Creighton University Intellectual Property Law Society will host an IP attorney panel on September 26. Suiter Swantz IP attorney,…
MidWest Drug Development Conference Oct. 1-2
Suiter Swantz IP is proud to be a sponsor of the 2018 MidWest Drug Development Conference. This event will provide industry experts the opportunity…
Copyright Dispute over Marilyn Monroe’s “Last Sitting” Goes to Trial
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic figures in the 1950s. She was a model, actress, singer, and has been photographed by famous photographers…
OxyContin Manufacturer Granted Patent for Addiction Treatment
Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of the addictive opioid OxyContin®, was recently granted a patent for a treatment option to those who are addicted to…
Happy Constitution Day and Citizenship Day!
Constitution Day, September 17th. This day commemorates the signing of one of the most important and influential documents in American history, the…
NCAA Football, the College Football Playoff, and…Patents?
The debate had been played out by hundreds of people, across thousands of bars and homes, a million times over: should the college football…
Patent History: Engine Starting Device
On August 17, 1915, Charles Kettering was granted the patent for “Engine Starting Device”, U.S Patent No. 1,150,523. Charles F. Kettering was born…
Patent History: Anthropomorphic Dummy for Use in Vehicle Crash Testing
On April 4, 1981, Samuel W. Alderson was granted the patent for “Anthropomorphic Dummy for Use in Vehicle Crash Testing” U.S Patent No. 4,261,113.…
NSBA’s 2018 Business Law Seminar
Suiter Swantz IP Attorney Scot Ringenberg is proud to be a part of 2018 Business Law Seminar where he will discuss intellectual property…