USPTO Launches Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program


The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program. This program aims to expedite the…

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Innovation at the Thanksgiving Table: Thanksgiving-themed Patents that Redefine Tradition


As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, our thoughts turn to gatherings around the Thanksgiving table. But did you know that behind the scenes,…

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…

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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…

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Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Samantha Whittington to the Firm


Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Samantha Whittington Suiter Swantz IP is excited to welcome Samantha Whittington to the firm! Samantha joined the firm in…

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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…

Back-to-School Essentials: A Closer Look at Game-Changing Patents


Back-to-School Essentials: A Closer Look at Game-Changing Patents As another academic year approaches, students and educators anticipate new…

Fun in the Sun-Summer Patents!


Fun in the Sun-Summer Patents What do you think of when you think of summer? Whether it’s a beach adventure or backyard fun, we have some summer…

Out of the Park: How Intellectual Property Shapes the College World Series


Out of the Park: How Intellectual Property Shapes the College World Series Following the NCAA’s Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, fans…

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Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Tom J. Simonson Back to the Firm


Tom Simonson Returns to Suiter Swantz IP Suiter Swantz IP is excited to welcome back Summer Associate, Tom J. Simonson, to the firm! Tom will serve…

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Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Courtney M. Cournoyer to the Firm


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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…

Matt Poulsen Co-Hosts Webinar with The Combine


Matt Poulsen Co-Hosts Webinar with The Combine

Suiter Swantz IP Patent Attorney, Shane Thielen, Taught Copyrights at Creighton University School of Law during the 2023 Spring Semester


Suiter Swantz IP Patent Attorney, Shane Thielen, Taught Copyrights at Creighton University School of Law during the 2023 Spring Semester

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…

The History of World IP Day


The History of World IP Day. World Intellectual Property Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 26th. The holiday is meant to raise…

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…

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Hopping into the World of Easter-Inspired Patents


Hopping into the World of Easter-Inspired Patents. As Easter approaches, it's a time for family, festivities, and of course, the Easter Bunny!…