Inventors like Elijah McCoy worked to make rail travel safer and more efficient. McCoy invented an “improvement in lubricators for steam engines,” which automatically deposited metered amounts of oil. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Z36TWa #NationalTrainDay
Want to learn more about preparing an appeal brief? Join the next Patent Trial and Appeal Board (#PTAB) Boardside Chat webinar, intended for independent inventors. This webinar is free and open to the public, so register today: https://bit.ly/3vvZjSk
Next week: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from @InventorsHOF inductees about their world-changing technological achievements and from inventors advancing the fight against #COVID19. Register early: https://bit.ly/3gOskEB #APAHM #AANHPI
Our nation’s teachers are passionate, generous, inspirational, creative, and so much more! Has a teacher ever sparked your interest in #innovation? Give them a shout out and share your story👇 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
On May 4, the #USPTO’s chief economist participated in @wto TRIPS@25 Webinar Series: The Economics of IP, talking about measuring trade in knowledge using #IP data. To learn more, read the working paper: https://bit.ly/3elqWqk
TRIPS@25 webinar: Leading economists to explore the economics of IP and trade #IntellectualProperty http://dlvr.it/RyyWJ0
Understanding #patent application drafting is a vital step in protecting your invention. On May 14, learn from experts at the #USPTOSV Regional Office about requirements for drafting a patent application and how to avoid common mistakes. Register today: https://bit.ly/3aNCFwG
Happening now: Attend the next quarterly meeting of the #USPTO and the Patent Public Advisory Committee (#PPAC) for a review of current policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees. View the public session here: https://bit.ly/3epfH1b
Calling all STEM educators! From July 19-23, 2021, the #USPTO will conduct a virtual National Summer Teacher Institute (#NSTI) on #Innovation, #STEM, and #IntellectualProperty that includes experiential and project-based learning for teachers.
Apply now: http://bit.ly/2owDZOz
USPTO's Office of the Chief Economist released the 2020 update to its Trademark Case Files Dataset, containing 10.8 million trademark applications filed with or registrations issued by the #USPTO between January 1870 and February 2021: http://bit.ly/2pqaPxz #OpenData #OpenGov
Next week: Join @SI_Invention for a discussion about #technology and #accessibility in winter sports featuring Sarah Will and Mike Schultz. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3eWf52j
Sarah Will is the most decorated athlete in US Paralympic Alpine Skiing history. Mike Schultz, a.k.a “Monster” Mike, has transformed the world of adaptive action sports with his inventions. Don't miss our next Innovative Lives program, register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovative-lives-sarah-will-and-mike-schultz-tickets-150799297759
On May 13, join us to learn how an understanding of #copyright can help visual artists, galleries, libraries, archives, museums, and #arts organizations find their path to a post-COVID recovery. Register for this free event: https://bit.ly/2ReB4ZN
Are you an inventor or entrepreneur interested in learning more about prototyping a new product? Join us and the @ColoradoSBDC on May 11 for an interactive #IP workshop on this important part of the #patent application process. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3e5jrES
The USPTO is seeking nominations for the 2021 National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement. Learn more about how to nominate an individual, team, or company for their outstanding contributions: https://bit.ly/3u5ACvH
#TipTuesday: Inventors and small businesses that meet certain financial thresholds and other criteria may be eligible for free legal assistance in preparing and filing a #patent application through the Patent Pro Bono Program: https://bit.ly/3qaALeo
Are you thinking about submitting a patent application? Join the #USPTO and the @UMassAmherst Massachusetts Small Business Development Center on May 6 to learn more about this process at a free virtual event: https://bit.ly/3nyhrbo
Our nation’s teachers deserve to be celebrated each and every day! 🎉 Thank you educators for showing up day in and day out for our students and teaching them about #innovation and #IntellectualProperty: #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Invention Education: A Teacher's Story
Zachary Korth is an Invention Education Teacher and a former participant of the USPTO's National Summer Teacher Inst...
bit.ly
When facing a challenge, always bring your “A” game. #AWing #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay @starwars
With relatively low cost and fast filing, design patents add value to any portfolio. This Thursday, join the #USPTORockyMtn Regional Office and a panel of experts to learn about the role of design patents in the consumer products and fashion industries: https://bit.ly/3vCmGcL
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, innovator, or student looking to learn more about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Join the #USPTOMidwest Regional Office on May 6 for a free webinar on #IntellectualProperty basics: https://bit.ly/3dZxPyA
Tomorrow: Don’t miss the fifth installment of our Trademark Basics Boot Camp. Register to learn about responding to office actions, the official letters that #USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your #trademark application: https://bit.ly/3gMFBO6
Chemist and @InventorsHOF inductee Margaret Wu’s revolutionary work in synthetic lubricants shows that creativity and persistence can change the world. Learn more about her story in the following video: https://bit.ly/3vrPdli #AAPIHeritageMonth #FeaturedInductee
Sipping and savoring during “the most exciting two minutes in sports®?” Check out the registered #trademark for that chock-full-of-walnuts-and-chocolate Derby-Pie®: a name pulled out of a hat-turned-protected brand. #MarkTheCompetition #KentuckyDerby
Craving a refreshing beverage while waiting for the “Run for the Roses®”? A winning combo: this patented mint julep cup design and the registered trademark for Mint Julep Month®, protected to celebrate Louisville’s ties to the @KentuckyDerby. #MarkTheCompetition
Congratulations to the 2021 @FloridaInvents inductees! Learn more about inductee and previous #JourneysOfInnovation feature Susann Keohane, whose inventions in #AI and machine learning increase #accessibility and benefit aging populations: http://bit.ly/39hhXCt
We are thrilled to introduce the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees!✨
Visit our website for more information on our new inductees: https://floridainvents.org/2021-flih-inductees-press-release/ #floridainvents2021
A horse is a horse, unless it’s a #trademark of course. When an owner seeks a trademark registration, the USPTO reviews them to avoid confusion with other registered marks. Distinctive marks are winners. #KentuckyDerby #MarkTheCompetition
Are you a #law student interested in pursuing a career in #IP? Join the #USPTOMidwest Regional Office for an in-depth look into legal statutes, including common prior art rejections. Register and check out the recommended reading for this free event: https://bit.ly/2Pe2y17
For Jason Kang, Katherine Jin, and Kevin Tyan, the founders of @KinnosInc, a challenge from @Columbia to fight Ebola led to the invention of Highlight, an additive that helps prevent infections. Learn more in our latest #JourneysOfInnovation: https://bit.ly/32YZZn0
Want to #patent your invention? Join Stephen Koziol, Assistant Director of the #USPTOSV Regional Office, and @MaricopaSBDC on May 6 to learn about the different types of patents, the patent prosecution process, and more: https://bit.ly/3emdWk9
Next week: Attend the next quarterly meeting of the #USPTO and the Patent Public Advisory Committee (#PPAC) for a review of current policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees. Learn more and view the agenda: https://bit.ly/3e2tmLq
“We’ll see more technological change this next 10 years than we saw in the last 50. That’s how rapidly artificial intelligence… is changing.” @POTUS encouraged America to remain competitive during last night’s address. Learn about #USPTO efforts on #AI: http://bit.ly/2Qu6xnT
You betcha @ChurchillDowns doubled down on those twin spires. Check out this trifecta of #trademark registrations related to the @KentuckyDerby, one of the most famous horse races in the world. At the USPTO, we always bet on #IP to win, place, and show! #MarkTheCompetition
Unfamiliar with #trademarks and how they can be of use in your business? On May 6, join experts from the #USPTOTexas Regional Office to learn about #IP basics with a focus on trademarks. Register for this free event: https://bit.ly/3axDoBU
Tomorrow: Join experts from the #USPTORockyMtn Regional Office to learn more about #patent searching, an important step on your way to a successful patent application. (Virtual) seats are still available for this free event, so register now: https://bit.ly/3mLzdaC
The last #Oldsmobile - America’s oldest automotive brand—rolled off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan #OTD in 2004. This patent was issued to R.E. Olds in 1897, the same year the engine maker founded Olds Motor Vehicle Company. #TBT
Giddy up for more sports-related trademarks!
In March, all roads lead to the Final Four. In May, all roads lead to the #KentuckyDerby. So saddle up this week for some #IP facts about this 147 year-old tradition. #MarkTheCompetition
On April 15th, #IPAttache Rachel Bae participated in the online conference “Fight against online counterfeiting and dangerous products” to discuss protecting consumers from being duped by fakes. Thank you @US2EU for the engaging discussion!
Join #USPTOSV Regional Office Director Wayne Stacy @PHXStartupWeek to learn how to protect your #IP both domestically and internationally. Register now to hear about government resources available to assist startups going #global: https://bit.ly/3gxzLzK
Are you looking for tips on conducting a successful #patent examiner interview? Join patent examiners from the #USPTORockyMtn and #USPTOSV Regional Offices on May 6 to learn more about scheduling, preparing for, and conducting interviews: https://bit.ly/2QPdu5E
This month #USPTO’s Drew Hirshfeld and Philippines IP Office (@IPOPHL) Director General Rowel S. Barba reaffirmed the two offices’ long-standing bilateral relationship with the signing of a 5-year MOU that provides for continued cooperation on #IP matters.
Interested in learning about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Join experts from the #USPTOMidwest Regional Office on May 4 for an overview of resources available for #Innovators and discover why it is important to protect your #IP: https://bit.ly/3dHC9Cr
#TipTuesday: A trademark is a word, phrase, design, or a combination that identifies your goods or services, identifies the source, and distinguishes them from others. Want to learn more? Check out our #trademark basics: https://bit.ly/31kI2hG
Are you hoping to file a #patent application? Learn how to use patent center tools and DOCX documents from the #USPTO's eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team during Thursday’s free upcoming training session. Register: https://bit.ly/3dGirXr
“I find inspiration and hope in the inventions yet to come, and the creative talents of all Americans. And it is up to us to help unleash the potential of all that creativity.” @SecRaimondo calls attention to #ExpandingAmericanInnovation as she concludes #WorldIPDay. #WIPDuspto
During the final panel of #WorldIPDay, representatives from #USPTO, @INTA and @CopyrightOffice highlighted government resources available to #SmallBusinesses. Check out our tools for #startups: http://www.uspto.gov/Startups #WIPDuspto
On #WorldIPDay, June Besek from @abaipl and Dana Robert Colarulli from @LESIntl discussed opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in the virtual world and the supporting role #IP plays in our economic recovery. #WIPDuspto
During the #USPTO’s #WorldIPDay event, representatives from @digimarc, @Stussy and @VCU spoke about how #IP protection and collaboration can help prevent counterfeits and foster a more inclusive #innovation economy. #ExpandingAmericanInnovation #WIPDuspto
“Businesses that are launched on America’s main streets – or on virtual main streets in e-commerce – are the engines that power our economies.” Drew Hirshfeld on the importance of #SmallBusinesses to the innovation economy at #WorldIPDay. Watch: https://bit.ly/3aFhkFz
Happening now: Join us for great #WorldIPDay discussion with our partners from @WIPO @INTA @aipla @globalIPcenter @LESIntl @abaipl @IPO and @CopyrightOffice on how small businesses drive American #innovation. Watch the program: https://bit.ly/3aFhkFz
“Every small business starts with one person’s or one family’s dream. When that dream is coupled with grit and determination, ideas turn into products, brands, and creative works.” Read the full @WhiteHouse Proclamation on #WorldIPDay 2021:
A Proclamation on World Intellectual Property Day, 2021 | The White House
This year, on World Intellectual Property Day, we celebrate the innovators and creators who enrich our lives and create the
bit.ly
Shawn Springs, CEO and founder of @WindpactInc, encourages other #SmallBusiness owners to consider #IntellectualProperty protection at an early stage in their company’s development. On #WorldIPDay, learn more about his #innovation story: https://bit.ly/3xq2j4o
