Collegiate Inventors Winners
A couple of groundbreaking techniques for safer surgeries were among the top four winners in the 2024 Collegiate Inventors Competition®.
What the Heck Is He Up To Now?
10 Questions With: Steve Greenberg, ‘The Gadget Guy’ BY EDITH G. TOLCHIN
Trademark Boot Camp Returns
What’s Next The popular Trademark Basics Boot Camp returns on January 7—a free, virtual USPTO event series that provides a
A New Tabletop Game World
USPTO-led discussion highlights American games’ colorful history while providing guidance on IP and challenges for inventors The joy of opening
Goal: More Innovation Accessibility
First National Disability Leadership Summit echoes inspirational stories from USPTO BY DERRICK BRENT The USPTO is here to help all
Turning Over the Reins
Kathi Vidal thanks USPTO colleagues for accomplishments during her tenure as director
Overseeing a Global Vision
JOURNEYS OF INNOVATION J. Kevin White brings practical solutions to communities that lack basic eye health care BY WHITNEY PANDIL-EATON
Public Engagement Chief Named
NEWS FLASH PHOTO BY MICHAEL CONNOR/USPTO Nancy U. Kamei has been appointed the USPTO’s first chief public engagement officer and
Watch Your Language
A catchy name or slogan can enhance marketing, branding and sales—but also confuse and offend
BY WILLIAM SEIDEL
Hurricane Helper
An indispensable tool of freedom, the chainsaw has debated origins that included a cringeworthy use BY REID CREAGER He was
Impact Partners
IPWatchdog celebrates its silver anniversary as the gold standard for patent advocacy and intellectual property news BY REID CREAGER
Getting the Funk Off
Serial entrepreneur, marketer combine to invent teeth touch-ups on the go BY EDITH G. TOLCHIN