Ringing In The New Year With New Year’s Eve Inspired Inventions
As we countdown to the new year, there are so many inventions to help us celebrate. From festive accessories to champagne, new years celebrations are…
‘Tis The Season To Celebrate Some Classic Holiday Inventions
It's time to celebrate winter holidays and traditions. From snowy-weather activities to unique decorations, this time of year is always filled with…
Recognizing Wright Brothers Day and Aviation History
On Wright Brothers Day, Suiter Swantz IP commends Orville and Wilbur Wright's innovation and passion for aviation. On December 17, 1903, two brothers…
History of the Guitar: Electric to Acoustic, Van Halen to Fender
Music is a vital part of our cultural expression, and perhaps no musical instrument has shaped the development of music as much as the guitar. From…
Granville Woods’ Railway Telegraphy Patent No. 373,383
As a trailblazing inventor, Granville Woods set out to develop the railroad telegraph. This device transmitted messages through static electricity…
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Suiter Swantz IP celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development. Today we observe the significant role of science in society and the need to…
Ways To Celebrate and Observe National STEM Day
Today we celebrate National STEM Day, a national holiday reserved to encourage kids and individuals of all ages to identify their passions in the…
Classic Football Patents To Celebrate The Season
The long awaited football season is upon us. Whether you're watching your team from your couch or playing your own game, Suiter Swantz IP wants to…
Celebrating Halloween With Candy, Costumes and Creepy Traditions
Parents and kids are scrambling to put the final touches on costumes and Jack-o'-lanterns, not to mention stocking up on candy for tonight's trick or…
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…
Sean Suiter Teaching Patent Law Course at Creighton University School of Law
Suiter Swantz IP Co-Owner and Patent Attorney, Sean Patrick Suiter, is teaching Patent Law at Creighton University School of Law during the 2020 fall…
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…
Suiter Swantz IP Adds Three New Attorneys
Suiter Swantz IP is thrilled to announce the addition of three new attorneys to their legal team. Patent attorneys Troy Anderson and Elizabeth Foley…
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…
Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Patent Attorney Jeff Bernard
Jeffrey Bernard joins Suiter Swantz IP as a patent attorney.
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…