This Black History Month, we are spotlighting the brilliant minds that are shaping the next generation of innovators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In this series, get to know members of the HBCUs IP Futures Collaborative who are part of our...
February is the month when many are in the mood for love. Stores are displaying red, heart shaped boxes of chocolate and bags of sugary conversation hearts. Couples are planning romantic date nights while millions of singles will be swiping, scanning, and looking for...
In a memorable scene from “The Hangover Part II,” Stu Price, portrayed by Ed Helms, wakes up with a tribal tattoo wrapped around his eye, a not-so-subtle nod to Mike Tyson’s famous ink. It was funny on screen; off-screen, however, the tattoo sparked a...
January 1 is often a day to recover from New Year’s Eve festivities; for intellectual property watchers, it is also known as “Public Domain Day.” This year, many people are particularly excited because versions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie are entering the public domain...
As we find ourselves amidst the holiday season, with its myriad of global celebrations such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and others, it becomes a time of heightened creativity and innovation. From festive songs and paintings to unique holiday recipes and...
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP news stories and hot topics in IP we loved diving into the past month! “Nearly any brand element can qualify for trademark protection, as long as the trademark is protecting something that...
