Redskins Trademark Dispute Ended after Supreme Court Ruling
The ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Matal v. Tam involving the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act has already affected other…
Suiter Swantz IP Team Spotlight: Linda Dammann
At Suiter Swantz IP, we take great pride in providing our clients with the highest level of intellectual property representation and we recognize…
Halloween Patent: Combination Lighting Device
Robert S. Blake was granted a patent for a COMBINATION LIGHTING DEVICE. U.S. Patent No. 6,428,178. This Halloween device can use either a necklace or…
Federal Circuit issues decision in Corning v. Fast Felt
On October 11, 2017, the Federal Circuit issued a decision, which addressed issues related to obviousness. See Corning v. Fast Felt Corp., No.…
Apple Pay Accused of Violating Patents
In a lawsuit filed in a Federal District Court in Delaware, Apple and Visa have been accused of violating four patents of Universal Secure Registry,…
Congratulations to Troy Anderson
Suiter Swantz IP would like to congratulate our Troy Anderson on being presented with the Silver Quill award from the Nebraska State Bar Association.…
Patent of the Week: Caramel Apple Machinery
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Week. This week we look at a fall favorite, caramel…
This Copyright Suit is Bananas!
Halloween is right around the corner, hand-in-hand with the purchase of candy and other Halloween accoutrements is the purchase of costumes.…
Gronkowski Sued by Nike over “Spikeman” Logo
Most of those familiar with the National Football League (NFL) are also familiar with the winners of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots.…
USPTO as an Independent Agency?
On Friday September 29, 2017, the House Budget Committee issued a 63-page, non-binding budget plan named, Building a Better America: A Plan for a…
Suiter Swantz IP Team Spotlight: Kaz Toyama
At Suiter Swantz IP, we take great pride in providing our clients with the highest level of intellectual property representation and we recognize…
Patent of the Week: John Deere Farm Equipment and Machinery
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Week. Now that fall is upon us and harvest is in…
Chad Swantz to Mentor at Breakthrough Weekend 9/30
Our own Chad Swantz will be participating as a mentor in Breakthrough Weekend: A 54 hour startup experience. This unique event allows innovative and…
Patent of the Day: Street Sweeper
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Day. On this day in 1893, James R. Gallagher was granted…
Allergan Inks Patent Deal with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Allergan, the multinational pharmaceutical company, has recently come under fire for the sale of some of their patents. The company, best known for…
Patent of the Day: Combined Swing and Chair
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Day. On this day in 1903, Charles W. Rote was granted U.S.…
Patent of the Day: Domino
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Day. On this day in 1884, Joseph E. Crosby was granted…
Who Owns the Copyright to the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key penned America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The song, originally a poem, titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry” was…
Taco Tuesday Trademark
There are a lot of monikers for the different days of the week; Manic Monday, Thirsty Thursday, and Sunday Funday®. One popular moniker used on…
Andrei Iancu Named as Nominee for USPTO Director
The Trump administration announced on Friday August 25, 2017 that the President will nominate Andrei Iancu as the next director of the United States…