USPTO - History Matters

IP Goes Pop

Dive into the rich history of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with this episode of IP Goes Pop!®, guided by USPTO historian Rebekah Oakes and co-hosted by Intellectual Property Attorneys Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue. Explore the USPTO's impact on innovation and the integration of patent rights into the Constitution, highlighted through connections to pop culture icons like National Treasure and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Rebekah shares insights into the USPTO's archives, the digitization of historical patents, and the agency's ongoing efforts to chronicle America's innovation story. The episode invites listeners to discover the USPTO's resources, offering a glimpse into the past and its influence on modern intellectual property protections.

Concluding with an inspirational message, the episode emphasizes the role of history in shaping future innovations. Tune into IP Goes Pop!® for more episodes that blend intellectual property insights with pop culture.

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Key Moments:

(01:15) US Patent Office Episodes with IP Goes Pop

(01:24) IP in Pop-Culture History: Famous Movies  TV Shows

(08:02) Introducing USPTO Historian Rebekah Oakes

(13:07) History of Patent Models (Required through 1870's)

(14:43) Curating History & Henry Baker

(24:03) Initiatives the Patent Office Does to Protect its History

(27:43) USPTO Resources for History

(31:33) Final Thoughts

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