Getting In The Game With Football-Themed Intellectual Property

It's that time of year again! The long-awaited football season is right around the corner. Whether you're cheering on a team or just attend football parties for the snacks, intellectual property…


John Deere’s most successful product in the 1800s: The Sulky-Plow

What brand instantly comes to mind when thinking of U.S. Agriculture? For many, the answer is John Deere. John Deere’s history began in 1837 in Grand Detour, Illinois, when he created a highly…


Celebrating National Inventor's Month

The work of inventors has shaped our society, fueled our economy and improved our lives. National Inventor's Month is observed each year in May and was founded as a way to promote the positive image…


Celebrating Earth Day With Recycling Innovations

To celebrate Earth Day, we want to focus on sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies. This year, we wanted to focus on inventions related to recycling. Recycling is the top action society…


Suiter Swantz IP Welcomes IP Docketing Specialist Theresa Cleveland

Theresa Cleveland joins Suiter Swantz IP as an IP Docketing Specialist.


Three Reasons to Protect Your Intellectual Property

So, why should you care about protecting your intellectual property? Intellectual property (IP) often gets put on the back burner by business owners. Here at Suiter Swantz IP, we understand it can be…


Nebraska College of Law

Matt Poulsen Teaching Patent Law Course at University of Nebraska College of Law

Suiter Swantz IP Co-Owner and Patent Attorney Matt Poulsen is teaching Patent Practice and Innovation Management at the University of Nebraska College of Law this spring. The course focuses on the…


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 acoustic to electric, the guitar has gone through…


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 kick-off the football season by showcasing some of…


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 treaters. However, over the years, the…


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 their favorite cup of joe With the average coffee…


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 of USPTO history. The fire at the USPTO office on…