Morse Code Patent

The Patent that Led to the Creation of Morse Code


On June 20, 1840, Samuel F. B. Morse was granted U.S. Patent No. 1,647A, "IMPROVEMENT IN THE MODE OF COMMUNICATING INFORMATION BY SIGNALS BY THE…

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Intellectual Property and the 4th of July


Independence Day, or Fourth of July, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but has been observed since 1777, the first…

Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Summer Content Marketing Intern Allyssa Hynes


Allyssa Hynes has joined Suiter Swantz IP as our Content Marketing Intern for the summer. 

Robert Patch, youngest person to receive a United States patent. “Toy Truck” (U.S. Patent No. 3,091,888)

The Youngest Person to Receive a U.S. Patent


On June 4, 1963, Robert W. Patch became the youngest person to receive a U.S. patent. Patch’s “Toy Truck” (U.S. Patent No. 3,091,888) allowed for a…

Can you find this IP at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?


Since the release of the first film in the Star Wars saga in 1977, Lucasfilm has been attached to over 188 registered patents, 51 published patent…

Lawmakers Release Framework on Section 101 Patent Reform


On April 17, 2019, a bipartisan, bicameral framework for statutory reform of 35 U.S.C. § 101 was released by several members of the U.S. Congress.…

Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes Accounting Manager Lori Noack


Lori Noack joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2019 as our Accounting Manager. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from the University of…

World IP Day 2019: IP and Sports


Today, April 26th, 2019 marks the 19th annual World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. Each year, IP offices, inventors, enterprises, and students are…

Join our team: Suiter Swantz IP is currently seeking a Content Marketing Intern


We are currently looking for a Content Marketing Intern to join our team for the summer!

Protecting Your Innovation and Brand: Lunch & Learn May 1st at SDSU Research Park


Suiter Swantz IP Co-Owner & Patent Attorney Matt Poulsen will host a lunch and learn session at SDSU Research Park this Wednesday, May 1st. The…

Supreme Court: Copyright Holders Must Obtain a Certification of Registration Before Initiating an Infringement Suit


A lesson in statutory textualism was given by the Supreme Court earlier this month in deciding Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation v.…

Donation Drive Benefiting Victims of Recent Flooding Through March 22


Suiter Swantz IP will be gathering and accepting donations for those affected by the recent flooding in Nebraska and Iowa through Friday, March 22 at…

Nebraska College of Law

Matt Poulsen Teaching “Patent Practice & Innovation Management” Course at the University of Nebraska College of Law


Suiter Swantz IP Co-Owner & Patent Attorney Matt Poulsen has helped introduce a new specialized Patent Practice and Innovation Management course…

South Dakota Office Hours on March 13


Matt Poulsen, Co-Owner at Suiter Swantz IP and Patent Attorney, will hold office hours at our Brookings, SD satellite office Wednesday, March 13th…

Celebrating Black History Month: Iconic Inventors Throughout History


As Black History Month comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to shine a light on 10 iconic African American inventors and scientists who…

Connectaha Conference March 8th at the Scott Conference Center


Join us at Connectaha, a new software conference focused on inclusive networking and the power of communication. In just two weeks the Nebraska…

ICYMI: Shark Tank is coming to Lincoln!


Join us in Lincoln April 5th and 6th as entrepreneurs from across the Midwest come together to network, celebrate innovation, and pitch their…

South Dakota Office Hours on February 20


Matt Poulsen, Co-Owner at Suiter Swantz IP and Patent Attorney, will hold office hours at our Brookings, SD satellite office next Wednesday, February…

Cybersquatting on the Rise


As of 2018, 339.8 million domain names have been registered worldwide.[1] Of those 339.8 million domain names, 3,452 were involved in UDRP (Uniform…

USPTO Releases 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance


Last week the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released revised guidance on patent subject matter eligibility (35 U.S.C. § 101).…