@IPProgress

We are a community of #IntellectualProperty champions across industries, geographic regions, and sectors.

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@usptoMar 2
On Mar. 1, 1921, magician and showman Harry Houdini was granted U.S. Patent 1,370,316 for a diver’s suit designed to be easily removed underwater in case of emergency. Even the master of escape believed in securing his ideas.
The image is a vintage-style poster featuring a patent from the United States Patent Office for a diver's suit by Harry Houdini, dated March 1, 1921, with patent number 1,370,316. The background features a red, white, and blue starburst design with illustrations of the diver's suit and decorative elements like a magician's hat with a rabbit and clapping hands.

ALT The image is a vintage-style poster featuring a patent from the United States Patent Office for a diver's suit by Harry Houdini, dated March 1, 1921, with patent number 1,370,316. The background features a red, white, and blue starburst design with illustrations of the diver's suit and decorative elements like a magician's hat with a rabbit and clapping hands.

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Nothing says winter like hockey. 🏒 This hockey game table design from 1966 allowed you to play the game without braving the cold! How’s your team doing this #NHL season? #TBT 📸28404
Industrial design drawing of a hockey game table from 1966

ALT Industrial design drawing of a hockey game table from 1966

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Released in 1986, The Legend of Zelda became one of the most successful video game franchises ever 🎮 From trade marks to copyright, licensing & adaptations, its history is full of IP stories. To learn more about IP & gaming explore our Learning Portal: euipo.europa.eu/knowledge/
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@usptoFeb 17
#OTD 50 years ago, @inventorsHOF Inductee John C. Sheehan received U.S. Patent 3,939,151 for the synthesis of penicillin. After nine years of research, his breakthrough helped expand treatment options for infections globally. 🌎
This invention relates to the formation of a new biologically active material formed from Penicillin V. United States Patent 3,939,151 Synthesis of penicillin

ALT This invention relates to the formation of a new biologically active material formed from Penicillin V. United States Patent 3,939,151 Synthesis of penicillin

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@usptoFeb 10
As fans tune in to the #WinterOlympics, a reminder that inventions like U.S. Pat. 5,784,809 improved snowboard boot flexibility and comfort, while U.S. Pat, 6,523,851 enabled touring bindings for uphill climbs and downhill runs, helping athletes shred with confidence. 🏂
The image features a United States Patent for a snowboarding boot, No. 5,784,809. It includes technical drawings of the boot from different angles, highlighting its design details. The background shows snow-covered mountains.

ALT The image features a United States Patent for a snowboarding boot, No. 5,784,809. It includes technical drawings of the boot from different angles, highlighting its design details. The background shows snow-covered mountains.

Patent illustration for a binding mechanism of a touring snowboard, labeled United States Patent No. 6,523,851. Includes diagrams with various components and technical annotations. Mountain background.

ALT Patent illustration for a binding mechanism of a touring snowboard, labeled United States Patent No. 6,523,851. Includes diagrams with various components and technical annotations. Mountain background.

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Women have always shaped science, tech & innovation. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we pay tribute to European women advancing research, improving healthcare & inspiring the next generation. Meet a few European women inspiring the next generation ⤵️
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#OnThisDay the Pixar studio was officially established 40 years ago!🎬🎈 From ideas to icons, IP helps great stories become timeless classics.
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@usptoFeb 5
As the Seahawks and Patriots take the field Sunday, their brands are protected off the field too. Both hold registered trademarks covering logos, mascots, gear, and more—a strong IP defense from kickoff to the final whistle. 🏈
Football field graphic featuring the Super Bowl trophy. The text "Super Bowl Trademark face-off" is displayed. Two logos are shown: the Seattle Seahawks with registration number 2,717,989 and the New England Patriots with registration number 2,755,546.

ALT Football field graphic featuring the Super Bowl trophy. The text "Super Bowl Trademark face-off" is displayed. Two logos are shown: the Seattle Seahawks with registration number 2,717,989 and the New England Patriots with registration number 2,755,546.

A collage of trademark registrations. Top left: Seattle Seahawks helmet with reg. number 1,069,459 for entertainment services in football. Top right: "BRING ON THE 12" with reg. number 3,540,842 for arranging ticket reservations. Bottom: a cartoon eagle wearing a football jersey with reg. number 2,375,925 for team mascot services.

ALT A collage of trademark registrations. Top left: Seattle Seahawks helmet with reg. number 1,069,459 for entertainment services in football. Top right: "BRING ON THE 12" with reg. number 3,540,842 for arranging ticket reservations. Bottom: a cartoon eagle wearing a football jersey with reg. number 2,375,925 for team mascot services.

This image displays three panels with logos and information about registered trademarks. The first panel features a football helmet with a logo and mentions trading cards, posters, and calendars with registration number 1,850,666. The second panel includes a "Forever New England" logo describing entertainment services with registration number 7,196,832. The third panel shows a figure in colonial attire holding a football, associated with various clothing items and registration number 4,282,708.

ALT This image displays three panels with logos and information about registered trademarks. The first panel features a football helmet with a logo and mentions trading cards, posters, and calendars with registration number 1,850,666. The second panel includes a "Forever New England" logo describing entertainment services with registration number 7,196,832. The third panel shows a figure in colonial attire holding a football, associated with various clothing items and registration number 4,282,708.

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@usptoJan 27
Inventor Thomas Edison was granted a patent for his “electric lamp” #OTD in 1880. A safer and less expensive alternative to gas lighting, Edison’s invention transformed how American homes, workplaces, and city streets were illuminated.
A vintage image featuring Thomas Edison with a patent illustration of an electric lamp, patented on January 27, 1880, displayed above his portrait. Edison is depicted in formal attire with a signed inscription below.

ALT A vintage image featuring Thomas Edison with a patent illustration of an electric lamp, patented on January 27, 1880, displayed above his portrait. Edison is depicted in formal attire with a signed inscription below.

Edison light bulb mounted on a wooden base inside a glass dome, displayed next to the U.S. flag.

ALT Edison light bulb mounted on a wooden base inside a glass dome, displayed next to the U.S. flag.

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The Office turned everyday life into TV gold, and a lesson in IP. 🧾 Logo: figurative EU trade mark 📄 Dunder Mifflin: word trade mark 🗞️ The Paper + mobile game Somehow We Manage: also EU trade marks. © Scripts, characters and music: copyright
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@usptoJan 21
New Year's resolutions go back thousands of years. Some of these inventions may have helped achieve them: 🏋️‍♀️ An 1877 gymnastics apparatus (No. 187,477) 🥦 A food-prep method that kept frozen food fresh (No. 1,773,079) 📖 A bookmark that marked your exact spot (No. 2,202,787)
Patent illustration for resolution 'Gymnastic Move more', number 187,477, featuring multiple views of an exercise apparatus consisting of bars and supports.

ALT Patent illustration for resolution 'Gymnastic Move more', number 187,477, featuring multiple views of an exercise apparatus consisting of bars and supports.

Patent illustration depicting a method of eating food products, Patent No. 1,773,079. The image includes three figures: Figure 7 shows a box labeled "FROSTED SEA FILLETS", Figure 11 displays the fillets inside the box, and Figure 1 is a detailed drawing of machinery presumably used in the method.

ALT Patent illustration depicting a method of eating food products, Patent No. 1,773,079. The image includes three figures: Figure 7 shows a box labeled "FROSTED SEA FILLETS", Figure 11 displays the fillets inside the box, and Figure 1 is a detailed drawing of machinery presumably used in the method.

Image of two patent illustrations labeled "Bookmark". The first illustration shows a detailed design of an airplane-shaped bookmark with numbered parts. The second illustration displays a sailboat-shaped bookmark, also detailed with numbers correlating to different components.

ALT Image of two patent illustrations labeled "Bookmark". The first illustration shows a detailed design of an airplane-shaped bookmark with numbered parts. The second illustration displays a sailboat-shaped bookmark, also detailed with numbers correlating to different components.

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@usptoJan 15
From bagel-making appliances to filled bagels and even the containers they come in, U.S. patents protect even the carb-heaviest of inventions. #NationalBagelDay
Graphic for National Bagel Day. Shows three bagels on the top of the graphic above the text: "There's a patent for that" and "Bagels Edition". Below is an illustration of a "Bagel Fresh" container.

ALT Graphic for National Bagel Day. Shows three bagels on the top of the graphic above the text: "There's a patent for that" and "Bagels Edition". Below is an illustration of a "Bagel Fresh" container.

Patent diagram for the "appliance for making yeast doughs and cooking bagels". Inventor: Robert G. Harrison.

ALT Patent diagram for the "appliance for making yeast doughs and cooking bagels". Inventor: Robert G. Harrison.

Patent diagram for the "filled bagel dough product and method". Inventor: Alvin Burger.

ALT Patent diagram for the "filled bagel dough product and method". Inventor: Alvin Burger.

Patent diagram for the "bagel container". Inventor: Jason E. Grill.

ALT Patent diagram for the "bagel container". Inventor: Jason E. Grill.

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What if a garden could move? 🌱🚲 This “Garden landscape fun display car” turns plants and landscapes into a moving display that’s “high in ornamental value”. Bonus: it sprays water automatically! #WWPatents
Patent drawing of “Garden Landscape Fun Display Car,” invented by Xiao Jiaxing and Zheng Ruiwen and patented in 2020. The black-and-white drawings show a small wheeled cart with plants on top and mechanical parts inside. A handle is used to push the cart, and labeled parts show how it works.

ALT Patent drawing of “Garden Landscape Fun Display Car,” invented by Xiao Jiaxing and Zheng Ruiwen and patented in 2020. The black-and-white drawings show a small wheeled cart with plants on top and mechanical parts inside. A handle is used to push the cart, and labeled parts show how it works.

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“We can be (IP) heroes, just for one day.” 🎤 Born #OnThisDay in 1947, David Bowie changed music, fashion and art forever. His universe of creativity, from Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar, lives on, protected by IP. A Starman whose light still shines. ✨
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“Jack, I’m flying!” 🌊 When Titanic hit cinemas in 1997, it broke records and captured hearts worldwide. 💙 Behind the legend lies IP. From copyright protecting its story and costumes to trade marks and designs that keep its legacy afloat. ⚓️
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Who’s up for a winter hike? ❄ ️This snowshoe from 1925 is perfect for a frosty hike this holiday season: ow.ly/JEgL50XJYHa  #IPGhost #Patent
A snowshoe with a winter background. Text: Snowshoe from 1925

ALT A snowshoe with a winter background. Text: Snowshoe from 1925

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From a simple idea to a thriving brand 🍎🍍🍊 In Abuja, Kehinde Hassanat launched her own fresh fruit juice brand, bringing fresh flavors and fresh opportunities to her community.
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The countdown to Christmas starts tomorrow... so here’s a festive patent from 1908! GB190802500A: A clockwork device that made paper snow fall indoors - for theatres, shop windows & Christmas treats. Bringing winter indoors, one paper flake at a time. ❄️ #PatentSunday
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"Beauty in design changes perception, it turns discomfort into pride." Meet Paul de Livron, #DesignEuropa finalist and creator of Apollo, a fully wooden wheelchair that redefines independence through beauty, functionality & empathy. ▶️youtube.com/watch?v=GF0eP0aW… #EUDisabilityWeek

Meet Apollo, DesignEuropa 2025 finalist

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Culture 🤝 Commerce In Slovakia, Sonya Stančíková brings centuries-old embroidery to life with a modern twist – preserving cultural heritage while building new opportunities.
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