ITC ban on some Apple Watch imports temporarily paused

On December 26, 2023, Apple appealed the ban on certain Apple Watches imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Additionally,…


USPTO Establishes "Pre-Prosecution Pilot"

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has established a pre-application review program to help prospective inventors by providing insight into their potential patent applications. In…


USPTO Announces New Regional and Outreach Office Locations

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced plans to establish a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia, joining current regional offices in San Jose, Detroit, Austin,…


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 examination of qualifying semiconductor-related…


Fun in the Sun - Summer Patents!

What do you think of when you think of summer?  We've found a few summer inventions that are staples in most people's summertime experiences!   Flip Flops - Patent No. 2012/0079739 A1 Flip flops…


National Inventors' Day: Inventions that Revolutionized History

Our nation wouldn't be the same without the incredible inventors who have made America what it is today. National Inventors’ Day is a day to acknowledge past and present great inventors. First signed…


Grown with Love this Valentine's Day!

Roses have always been associated with Valentine’s Day, but who knew they were also significant in patent history? Red is the most common rose color given at Valentine’s Day, and long-stemmed roses…


Intellectual Property And Their Role In Olympic Games

The intellectual property system, and trademarks in particular, play a pivotal role in safeguarding the unique character of the Olympic Games and their identifications, including the Olympic symbol,…


Inventions Made by Kids

Kids can be incredibly creative and inventive – and some even see their extensive ideas develop into amazing business opportunities as well. These children turned their frustrations, mistakes and…


Best Time of Year for Holiday Patent Cheer!

Season’s Greetings and Holiday Inventions It’s the time of year to celebrate — so let’s celebrate innovation! Many inventors have done their best to make the holidays bright, and here are a few items…