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 awareness about the importance of intellectual…
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 Engineering, and received his Juris Doctor from the…
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 issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)…
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! Although Easter is primarily a religious holiday,…
The United States Patent & Trademark Office Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing
The USPTO Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing According to a USPTO press release, the agency has launched the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program. This program aims…
Can AI be an Inventor? Thaler v. Vidal
AI Patent Ownership: A Supreme Court Debate In a landmark appeal, the US Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an inventor on a patent. This recent…
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World
Trademark Trouble in the Golf World. Recently, LIV Golf, which is a professional golf tour financed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fun, attempted to trademark a logo.…
"The Madness" of Basketball Related IP
The Madness of Basketball Related IP. As the NCAA Basketball tournament is about to begin, we wanted to share some basketball-themed intellectual property. As you’re rooting for your favorite team,…
New Intellectual Property Tool: Created by the United States Patent & Trademark Office
United States Patent & Trademark Office Creates New Intellectual Property Tool.
Abraham Lincoln: The Only US President to Obtain a Patent
Abraham Lincoln: The Only President to Obtain a Patent. In honor of President’s Day, we want to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s patent for “buoying vessels over shoals.” A shoal is a large number of fish…
Brand Registries and Trademarks Update
Brand Registries and Trademarks: By Christina D. Ralston & Chad W. Swantz Registered trademarks have always been critical in growing and protecting brand identities, but with new intellectual…
Chad W. Swantz Teaching Patent Law Course at Creighton University School of Law
Chad W. Swantz Teaching Patent Law at Creighton University School of Law.
