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 Alexandria, VA, USA
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Joined August 2008
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Starting Thursday, October 1, @WIPO Madrid e-Filing will be the only way to file international trademark applications based on U.S. basic applications and registrations. You can use Madrid e-Filing now to get a head start. Learn more: bit.ly/4fKuyBH
Graphic says: "Applying internationally just got easier. Trademarks is now using WIPO's Madrid e-Filing system." Includes drawing of a map.

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Lincoln Logs were more than a toy; they were a patented invention that inspired generations of young builders. You can explore more innovation resources from America’s Innovation Agency at USPTO Kids: uspto.gov/kids. #AmericasInnovationAgency
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The 1877 Patent Office fire resulted in the loss of portions of the building’s west and north wings and around 87,000 patent models. Thanks to the courage of firefighters and Patent Office employees, almost everything else, including 211,243 original patent drawings, was saved.
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Director John A. Squires gave opening remarks at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo focused on secrecy order patents. A video, "The secret heard around the world: Patents, secrecy orders, and the Manhattan Project” premiered. Watch here: bit.ly/47dPgWJ
Photo of USPTO Director John A. Squires speaking at Defense TechConnect.

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The USPTO announces the appointment of Jonathan Spencer as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). As CAIO, Spencer will oversee artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology matters within the agency. Read more: bit.ly/4h50XoC
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This spicy trademark is a fan favorite among cinnamon-flavored candy connoisseurs. Hot Tamales® were first introduced in 1950. Consider filing for a trademark to protect your brand. America’s Branding Agency is here to help: bit.ly/4dbhB48
Hot Tamales Trademark registration, photo of the Hot Tamales box.

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After a year hiatus, the Director's Blog is back, with the story of the year! Get back into the LOOP! bit.ly/4AjunXw
Photo of Director John A. Squires writing,

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A new report shares state-by-state and regional insight into the nationwide economic impact of inventions arising from federally funded research. Read more from Director John A. Squires’ remarks at the Bayh-Dole Coalition Capitol Hill event. bit.ly/4yc6sIf
Graphic states: "“Every breakthrough needs a transmission mechanism ready to deliver it: one that can protect it, finance it, develop it, and carry it home into the real economy.” - Director John A. Squires.

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Happy Hobbit Day! #DYK that J.R.R. Tolkien derived the name of hobbit Samwise Gamgee from the Gamgee Tissue, a cotton wool surgical dressing patented by Dr. Joseph Samson Gamgee in 1883? #NationalHobbitDay
United States Patent and Trademark Office registration for a cotton wool surgical dressing, drawing of a hobbit.

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Join us Wednesday, September 23, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks and the Office of Policy and International Affairs. Register here: bit.ly/3UVU5kS
USPTO Hour. Trademarks and anti-counterfeiting. Wednesday, September 23 - noon ET. Speakers: Ameen Imam Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Jason Lott Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach. Topics: Benefits of federal trademark registration, Differences between trademark use and registration, the effects of counterfeiting on businesses and consumers, how registration supports anti-counterfeiting enforcement.

ALT USPTO Hour. Trademarks and anti-counterfeiting. Wednesday, September 23 - noon ET. Speakers: Ameen Imam Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Jason Lott Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach. Topics: Benefits of federal trademark registration, Differences between trademark use and registration, the effects of counterfeiting on businesses and consumers, how registration supports anti-counterfeiting enforcement.

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Let’s just say you wouldn’t want to infringe his patent and disrespect the family… This inventor devised a better way to tune a conga drum and . . . he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential American actors in the history of cinema. He is Marlon Brando.
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The Owens sisters are back, and so is the magic. 🌙 And so is trademark protection! Before any spell is cast on screen, the Warner Bros. shield appears. That iconic logo is a federally registered trademark (for example, Registration No. 1,969,829).
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The Constitution of the United States was signed #OTD in 1787. The foundations of the intellectual property system in America are in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8.
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On this day in 1908, General Motors was founded in Flint, Michigan, by William “Billy” Durant. General Motors is a major intellectual property owner with more than 14,000 patents and more than 700 live registered trademarks to its name.
Image of a classic car, General Motors founded Sept. 16, 1908. Founded by William C. Durant. 1,400+ Patents. Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadilac logos.

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He obtained a design patent for a watch and . . . he is regarded as the most important American artist of the second half of the 20th century. He is Andy Warhol. His watch design is protected by U.S. Design Patent No. 322,227.
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It’s New York Fashion Week. 👠 Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and distinctive design elements that make fashion houses recognizable around the world. Even New York Fashion Week (NYFW) itself has one (Registration No. 5,014,908)!
NYFW Trademark Registration with a background image of a fashion runway.

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New season. New opportunities. New plays for your name, image, and likeness (NIL). 🏈 Explore federal trademark registration at USPTO.gov/NIL #NIL #ProtectYourBrand #AmericasBrandingAgency
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Released on this day in 1964, Pop-Tarts were first called “fruit scones.” Inspired by the Pop-Art movement of the 1960s, the name was changed to Pop-Tarts and registered as a trademark (Registration No. 0791514). #Trademark #TradeSecret
Pop-Tarts trademark registration. Background image of two Pop-Tarts and the Pop-Tarts logo. Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons.

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🎵 Thank you for being a friend🎵 41 years ago on this day, the Golden Girls premiered on television. The Golden Girls brand continues to this day with trademarks covering goods ranging from t-shirts, to board games, and services like re-broadcasts of the television show.
The Golden Girls Trademark Registration. Image of a slice of cheesecake. Photo courtesy: Adobe Stock.

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With college football season in play, we’ll see athletes huddle on the field to strategize formation and snap counts. So too are patent examiners huddling. On two. Watch us: bit.ly/4xGBozY
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