October 13, 2026

Long before the first computer hummed to life, a nineteenth-century mathematician named Ada Lovelace envisioned what these machines could truly become. Born Augusta Ada Byron on December 10, 1815, she was the only legitimate child of the poet Lord Byron,…

October 8, 2026

The Business Behind the Boo Halloween is serious business. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend upwards of $10–12 billion on Halloween each year, making it one of the biggest commercial holidays on the calendar. Where there’s big money,…

July 28, 2026

On July 31, 1790, President George Washington signed the very first United States patent, granting inventor Samuel Hopkins protection for an improved process of making potash. That single document, issued just one year after the Constitution took effect, launched what…

July 22, 2026

If you have recently filed a trademark application or are planning to file one, knowing what to expect in terms of timing can make a significant difference in how you plan your business, marketing, and brand protection strategies. The USPTO…

July 10, 2026

Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky and Charles P. Schmal Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the way software is written, and tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Devin, Windsurf, Lovable, and GitHub Copilot sit at the center of one of the most…

July 9, 2026

Authored by: Joshua P. Astin One of the most common questions we receive from foreign counsel is how to reduce U.S. patent filing costs for their clients. The U.S. patent system offers several built-in mechanisms for managing fees, but taking…

July 6, 2026

As the FIFA World Cup captivates billions of fans, it is worth pausing to appreciate just how much invention and innovation have gone into creating the sport we know and love today. Soccer, or football as it is called in…

July 1, 2026

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is a fitting time to recognize the inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies that helped shape American life. Indiana has long been known for manufacturing, agriculture, motorsports, pharmaceuticals, food production,…

June 29, 2026

There is nothing quite like the oppressive weight of summer heat to inspire human creativity. Long before thermostats and central air conditioning became household staples, people across centuries and civilizations developed remarkably clever solutions to survive and even thrive during…

June 11, 2026

Authored by: Joshua P. Astin For patent owners accustomed to the annuity systems used in other jurisdictions, the U.S. maintenance fee structure will feel broadly familiar in concept but differs in important ways when it comes to timing and process.…

June 2, 2026

Authored by: Chris Roberts Navigating the costs associated with U.S. trademark prosecution can feel daunting, particularly for applicants managing portfolios across multiple jurisdictions. The good news is that with a bit of strategic planning, it is entirely possible to keep…

May 29, 2026

Have you ever had a brilliant invention idea but felt completely overwhelmed by the journey from concept to finished product on store shelves? You’re not alone — and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants to help bridge that…