Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance (KYIPA)

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Earlier this year, the Office’s Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education Miriam Lord was featured on the Selling Sheet Music podcast, talking with host Garret Breeze about what songwriters, composers, and arrangers need to know about copyright and the Office’s work on #AI and #copyright. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/eGwPggXy

Have you ever considered the inventors behind the tools that help us roast the perfect turkey? ? ? Our gravy train is rolling right into the Thanksgiving feast! Florence Teel invented a basting device that easily sprayed? juices over the turkey, and Harvey Lyons invented a gravy separator that helps us ditch the grease but keep the tasty goodness. But how do we know when our turkey is fully cooked? In 1942, George Ford patented a meat thermometer that is inserted into the turkey to read the temperature without influence from the oven temperature. ? ? We joined the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention to show you how you can make your own popup turkey timer. Head to our YouTube page @USPTOvideo for the tutorial: https://bit.ly/4erV3t5

We’re looking for the brightest IP law students in the country! Our National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC) is now open! The competition pits IP law students against their peers as they hone skills in patent application drafting, amending and prosecution to be named best in the country. In addition to gaining practical experience, you’ll have an opportunity to interact with leaders in the intellectual property community. The top five finalist teams will get to present to our panel of judges in April at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Va. – and take home impressive trophies. Registration closes Nov. 9. Register to compete: https://bit.ly/4eWtHMb

?? Last Chance to Apply! ?? If you’re ready to start a career in patent law, this is your opportunity to join the next cohort of Patent Pathways?! Our January-May 2025 program application closes on November 7th — just a few days left to submit. Patent Pathways? (a 501(c)(3) organization) is dedicated to making patent law accessible to underrepresented talent. We provide free, virtual education, practical exercises, mentorship, and financial support to help prepare you for the patent bar exam and launch a lucrative career in the field. We’re looking for candidates who: - Have a Category A technical degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics Technology, or a related field - Reside in the U.S. and are eligible to sit for the U.S. Patent Bar but aren’t yet registered - Are committed to completing our full program schedule This is a unique pathway to build a career in patent law with the support and resources you need. Apply today and take your first step toward a transformative career! Know someone who may be eligible? Send them to https://lnkd.in/ehNPFf9R to apply before the deadline! #PatentPathways #PatentLaw #DiversityInSTEM #ApplyNow

?? To close out Intellectual Property month in Kentucky and in celebration of spooky season, Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance (KYIPA) and Kentucky Bar Association IP Section are sharing these IP treats ?? ?? IP Rights That Go Bump in the Night: Horror Inc. v. Miller - https://lnkd.in/g2hiUJC7 ?? In Time for Your Halloween Celebration, A Few Spooky Patents - https://lnkd.in/ghw5BD9t ?? Carving Out IP Protections - https://lnkd.in/d7JQNREp Join KYIPA for FREE (no tricks!) to learn more about IP and how you can help foster a strong IP community in Kentucky: https://lnkd.in/efKrTFvp

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???? Happy Halloween from the Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance! ???? As we celebrate this spooky season, let’s dive into some chilling tales of intellectual property that will send shivers down your spine! First up, check out the haunting case of Horror Inc. v. Miller, where the fight over horror film rights turned into a real-life thriller. Discover how IP rights can sometimes go bump in the night, impacting creativity and ownership in unexpected ways. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g2hiUJC7 And for a dose of quirky fun, explore some truly spooky patents! From eerie gadgets to frightful inventions, these patents remind us that innovation can be just as strange as it is inspiring. Learn about them here: https://lnkd.in/ghw5BD9t This Halloween, let’s celebrate the creativity that drives our industry—whether it’s through chilling narratives or the bizarre inventions that keep us on our toes! Stay spooky and innovative! ???? Thanks to Donovan Gibbs, JD, Patrick Torre, and the Kentucky Bar Association IP Section for putting these articles together! #Halloween #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #KYIPA

As we wrap up KY IP Month, a huge thank you to our incredible partners who helped make this proclamation possible! From every corner of Kentucky, IP is born in diverse tech and creative fields, and IP practitioners play a crucial role in bringing creators' visions to life. Let’s continue to celebrate the vital impact of IP and the incredible community supporting it. Here’s to recognizing everyone who helps drive innovation and protect what’s created! ??? #KYIPMonth #InnovationInAction Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) KY Innovation Kentucky Bar Association (IP Section) Inventors Network KY University of Louisville Research and Innovation UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky Kentucky Commercialization Ventures CREATE at WKU Innovation Campus: Central Region Ecosystem for Arts, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Sprocket Innovation Amplify Startups Blue North Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) Awesome Inc Metals Innovation Initiative Kentucky Association of Manufacturers https://lnkd.in/gVfKyk4r

Ready to Launch Your Career in Patent Law? ?? Patent Pathways? (a 501(c)(3) organization) is accepting applications for our January - May 2025 program! If you're an engineering graduate looking to make an impact in the field of patent law, this program is designed for YOU. Why should you join Patent Pathways? 1?? 100% Free, Virtual Evening Program – Get the flexibility you need with this comprehensive, no-cost program. 2?? Exclusive Patent Skills Training – Prepare for the Patent Bar exam with expert guidance. 3?? Ongoing Mentorship & Networking – Connect with patent professionals and build lasting relationships. 4?? Interview Prep & Career Matching – Open doors to exciting career opportunities. 5?? Lucrative Career Path – The median salary for a patent agent is $167,500! This is your opportunity to break into patent law with the support and resources you need to succeed. Let’s make diversity and innovation thrive in the patent ecosystem together! ?? ?? Apply today: www.patentpathways.org #PatentPathways #PatentLaw #STEMCareers #DiversityInInnovation #PatentBar #CareerOpportunities