U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coverage of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the Nexus archive.
- Block-By-Block Walking App Hit With Cease and Desist by NYC
The New York City Department of Transportation sent a cease-and-desist letter to the WalkNYC app for using branding and a name similar to its trademarked wayfinding program, causing confusion among users. The app developer, Joe Puccio, responded by soliciting user support to resolve the issue, while the city emphasized it seeks a new name rather than shutting down the app.
- Bears QB Caleb Williams' application to trademark Iceman nickname denied by patent office
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' trademark application for the nickname 'Iceman' was denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office due to similarity with LaCrosse Footwear's Iceman boots trademark. Williams faces competition from prior users like George Gervin and Chuck Liddell and may appeal the decision. He has pending applications for an Iceman logo and other trademarks.
- America 250: The inventors behind common household items
The article highlights inventors of common household items, including Josephine Garis Cochran's dishwasher, Willis Carrier's air conditioner, and Marie Van Brittan Brown's home security system. Their innovations transformed daily life in American homes.