U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Can You Really Trademark a Hand Gesture? Gene Simmons Thinks So

Simmons attempts to patent famous devil horns hand sign and profit from it Rock and Roll hall-of-famer, Gene Simmons, filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to establish the devil horns hand sign as his own trademark.

Shop by Taking Selfies: Amazon's Approach to Secure Online Purchasing; Foolproof Mechanism Included

By Paola Hernández
Amazon wants you to use selfies instead of passwords to verify your identity when making purchases online in the future, if a recent patent filing is any indication.

Apple Patents Attachable Game Controllers, Keyboard Accessories: Joysticks, D-Pads to Be Designed for iPod, iPhone Gaming

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple's patent for a snap-on iPhone game controller that extends in-game controls onto joysticks or D-pads, saving screen space in the process.

Patdek: Patent-Related Information Startup Eases Complicated Patent Practice for Lawyers, Businesses

By Paola Hernández
With technology constantly expanding, addressing intellectual property has become increasingly compound for multiple parties. For one startup company, they have taken the "less is more" approach in helping people navigate patents.

Apple Inc. Patent Updates Unlock Screen Gestures, Similar to Google Android Pattern Lock Screen

By Paola Hernández
Apple Inc. was given the approval from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office on providing a new gesture entry technique for touch-screen devices.

Apple Inc. Patent at USPTO Reveals Extendable Stylus with Multitouch Tip for Touch Screens

By Paola Hernández
Apple Inc. has a new patent on the market as the United States Patent and Trademark Office approved an intellectual property on March 20.

'Patent Trolls' Crackdown Continues With Senate Legislation for Transparency on Demand Letters, Strengthen FTC

By Paola Hernández
The crackdown against "patent trolls" continued in Washington D.C. with the introduction of legislation aimed to protect job opportunities.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Sets 'Attack Detection Mode' in Emergency Situations Approved by USPTO

By Paola Hernández
The United States Patent and Trademark Office passed an Apple Inc. invention that would detect an attack on the device's owner.

White House Confronts 'Patent Trolls' and Improves Inventors and Innovators' Innovation Efforts with USPTO

By Paola Hernández
The White House are hoping to major progress with new initiatives aimed to combat patent trolls while enhancing and protecting American inventors and innovations.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Mixes Health and Fitness Monitoring System with Earbuds and Headphones

By Paola Hernández
An Apple Inc. patent has been unearthed from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office, and it may favor health and fitness while using the headphone system.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Scores Solar-Powered MacBook Patent with Electrochromic Glass from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

By Paola Hernández
Apple Inc. patents are continuing to surface from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office with the latest application detailing solar-powered MacBooks.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Combats Spam with Automated, Disposable Email Addresses Filed to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

By Paola Hernández
An Apple Inc. patent has been filed with the aim to combat spam messages. According to the application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple worked on an "integrated system" that will easily allow the creation and utilization of disposable email addresses.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent to Improve Touchscreen Swipe Response for iPhone, iPad Devices with Multitouch Detection

By Paola Hernández
Apple Inc. has another patent submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and it may affect the way people swipe their devices' display.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Detects iPhone and iPad User's Mood, Characteristics for Specific Advertisements

By Paola Hernández
Apple Inc. is going for innovation again, and it may affect the online advertisements on your device.
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