US Design Patent No. 11,023 for the Statue of Lady Liberty issued in 1879 to the French designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, whose “Liberty Enlightening the World” has stood overlooking New York Harbor since 1886.
In the realm of culinary creativity, where flavors and techniques continually evolve, patenting food and food products holds a crucial place at the table. Let’s explore the intriguing history of patenting food products and processes in the United States, with a focus on specific patents that have left their mark on the culinary world.
USPTO recognizes the significance of the Thaler decision and the uncertainty around AI contributions to inventions.
Cheer on the teams and help you plan the perfect watch party with some football-related inventions and designs.
Before Barbie danced her way onto the silver screen, she graced the pages of less popular media – the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, a weekly journal that publishes select portions of patents issued that week.
The announcement of Apple’s new spatial computing headset (available early 2024) and recent news of an attorney affidavit admitting reliance on a fake court case produced by ChatGPT together conjure a strange mix of reactions.
The development of fireworks dates back over 2,000 years starting with the development of gunpowder in China. Initially, gunpowder was used for medicinal purposes, but its explosive properties were soon recognized, and Chinese innovators began harnessing gunpowder for entertainment, celebrations, and other applications.
Throughout history, members of the LGBTQI+ community have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, engineering groundbreaking inventions, and challenging societal norms. In honor of Pride Month, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of a few LGBTQI+ inventors and scientists.
June 8th is World Ocean Day which raises awareness about the importance of the oceans and encourages conservation efforts to protect marine ecosystems. We are taking a moment to highlight some of the game changing inventions designed to keep our oceans clean.
In the Midwest, open water fishing season is upon us. As with traveling on the Great Lakes, navigating the choppy waters of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a daunting endeavor for any applicant angling to protect their innovations.
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