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What’s Next in IP?
LEARN ABOUT IP BASICS: Learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets from USPTO experts in the free online program “Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources,” November 7 and December 5 from noon to 1:30 ET. Also discover potential ways to protect your innovation as you move from idea to
PTRCs Bring Help to You
Slew of newly opening Patent and Trademark Resource Centers help innovators protect their IP. For inventors and entrepreneurs who cannot travel to get help in the early stages of protecting their intellectual property (IP), the USPTO is coming to you. In the past year, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual
A Brilliant Touch
Blinded by a childhood accident, Ralph Teetor went on to a legendary career in automotive engineering and inventing that included cruise control BY MATT GRAHAM Photo courtesy of Jack Teetor Under the pale light of the moon they worked: racing from one end of the machine to the other, tightening
Learn From Invention Ambassadors
NEWS FLASH The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has announced the launch of its newest program, Invention Ambassadors, created in partnership with the USPTO. The program is composed of accomplished inventors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and commercialization experts who will take part in speaking engagements across the nation. Through these engagements, the
Thanksgiving Innovation, Served Well
USPTO, Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention team up for invention education activities highlighting mealtime delights Have you ever used a potato peeler to whip some spuds into a classic side dish? How about a cooking rack to ensure the perfect roast on your chosen bird? If so, you have
Rocky Mountain Highs
The Rocky Mountain Office serves Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Inventors in this region have received more than 126,000 patents in the past ten years. Women inventors were named on 21 percent of the total patents, compared to about 13 percent for the United States as a whole.