U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Intellectual property (IP) is essential in protecting that identity, but there is much the general public does not realize about its importance. IP violations can jeopardize USOPC’s essential sponsorships and licensing relationships.

The ebullient Dr. Free, who died May 1 at age 98, ultimately co-developed the revolutionary at-home dip-and-read glucose test to diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar that has been used by millions of people worldwide.