Your USPTO: University Outreach
In October 2020, USPTO Director Andrei Iancu launched an extensive University Outreach Engagement Series with events at the University of Iowa and the National Academy of Inventors.
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Your USPTO: A Vision for Inclusion
The National Council for Expanding American Innovation (NCEAI) seeks to help the USPTO develop a comprehensive national strategy to increase participation in our innovation ecosystem by encouraging, empowering, and supporting all future innovators, including women and other underrepresented groups.
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Your USPTO: Magic Moment
The Founding Fathers were convinced of the need for a system to encourage innovation and commerce; eventually, Washington signed the U.S. Patent Act into law.
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Your USPTO: No. 30 – Dr. Marian Croak
Marian Croak’s prominent role in advancements for internet phone connections have resulted in her being the latest inventor featured in the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Trading Card Series.
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Your USPTO: ‘Mystery’ Solved
Getting a patent may seem difficult. It’s important to understand the steps along the way, so the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s new Expanding Innovation Hub has the information you need to demystify the patent system.
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Staging Your Marketing
Learn more about the best steps to take to effectively market your invention for a licensing deal.
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That’s Using Your Head
Eyebandz are a smart combo solution of a hair accessory fashion statement and reading glasses, invented by Valerie Carbone of the Orlando, Florida, area.
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Patent Searching Tips
Inventors and entrepreneurs who are looking to cut costs frequently conduct their own patent search. This is a wise first move, because patent searches are critically important.
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