Suiter Swantz IP

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Suiter Swantz IP? The entire team works tirelessly to protect your innovations and brands using various intellectual property strategies. Here’s a general idea of our days at the firm: 🗂️ Team Meetings 💡Client Consultations 📚Research & Analysis 📝Drafting and Filing 🤝 Collaboration and Mentoring

Thank you to Eryn Surprenant for the opportunity to discuss patent protection with students of the STEM Academy at Papillion-La Vista High School.  "It was great to speak with so many young people interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math." - Chad Swantz, patent attorney and co-owner Papillion La Vista Community Schools

When it comes to protecting your creative work, there are four main types of intellectual property: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Each one is designed to safeguard different kinds of creations, making sure your ideas and innovations are well-protected. Our expert patent attorneys work with business founders, inventors, and creatives, right from the beginning to explain the steps. Contact the team here: https://lnkd.in/gvQfYuki.

What is a trademark? In the United States, a trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies the products or services of a specific source. When a trademark is used to cover services, it is often referred to as a "service mark." Now you know!

Fun fact: Caramel apples were first created when Kraft Foods employee, Dan Walker, discovered the recipe while experimenting with leftover caramels from Halloween. He melted them down, added apples, and the rest was history. The first caramel apples were made by hand, until years later when Vito Raimondi made and patented the first caramel apple machine in 1956 - an easier and quicker way to dip apples into caramel. The machine included seven workstations, the last of which coats each caramel-coated apple in nuts, candies, or other toppings. Yum! What’s your go-to Fall flavor – caramel apple or pumpkin spice?

Congrats to Suiter Swantz IP’s Tom Simonson, who passed the bar Nebraska Bar Exam this summer and has now been officially sworn in. Best of luck to Tom and all who recently achieved this milestone. 

On this day in 1877, a devastating fire swept through the US Patent Office, damaging more than 87,000 patent models. It was a big loss that highlighted the importance of protecting intellectual property, leading to stronger protection measures that continue to evolve today. At Suiter Swantz IP, we honor the resilience and hard work of past inventors and patent attorneys as we continue that passion to protect your innovations and ideas today. Read more about the fire on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gWuFsDsu.

Sunday marks the first day of Fall! Changing leaves and cozy sweaters coming soon. Speaking of leaves, did you know that one of the first rakes to be issued a patent dates back to 1874 (U.S. Patent No. 148,660)? The rake was first made with a bamboo handle and metal teeth. Discover more about the history of rakes and other seasonal products on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gWkXypZ

Celebrating innovation is what we do.🎉 Today, we’re highlighting Edwin Elijah Perkins. Though he was technically born in Iowa, Edwin Elijah Perkins later moved to Nebraska, and he is one of the most famous inventors from our state after inventing Kool-Aid, still enjoyed by children everywhere. As back-to-school season kicks in, what better way to celebrate than with a nod to this timeless favorite? Whether you’re packing a lunch for your little one or reminiscing about your own school days, Kool-Aid stands as a sweet reminder of childhood joy and creativity.

Whether you’re an individual inventor, entrepreneur, start-up founder, or multi-billion-dollar corporation, Suiter Swantz IP has you covered. Our team of patent attorneys has more than 100 years of combined experience providing world-class patent, trademark, and copyright services.