IIPLA News
Sunday, May 17, 2026

USPTO Launches Trademark and Brand Protection Education at 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh

USPTO Director John A. Squires to lead World IP Day panel addressing NIL, trademark risks, and AI deepfakes for athletes and creators

IIPLA News Deskanonymous access0 articles left this week
USPTO Launches Trademark and Brand Protection Education at 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh
Sign In To Continue

You have reached the guest article limit.

Unlock more of the IIPLA newsroom by signing in with SSO or joining as a member.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will debut an on-site educational initiative at the 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh, focusing on trademark and brand protection for athletes, creators, and personal brands. Director John A. Squires will moderate a World IP Day panel discussing the evolving landscape of name,…
Share This Article
Ready-to-post copy includes the article link.

USPTO Launches Trademark and Brand Protection Education at 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will debut an on-site educational initiative at the 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh, focusing on trademark and brand protection for athletes, creators, and personal brands. Dir... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/uspto-launches-trademark-and-brand-protection-education-at-2026-nfl-draft-in-pittsburgh

Related Coverage

Continue in the newsroom

Back to newsroom
TrademarksSoutheast Asia

Philippine IP Office’s E-Commerce Pact Accelerates Removal of Counterfeit Online Listings

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reports that its E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), established in 2021 to combat online counterfeiting, has significantly improved enforcement efficiency and coordination among stakeholders. The initiative has led to faster removal of counterfeit…

Saturday, May 30, 2026
PatentsGlobal

Volkswagen Group of America Initiates Review of Elektros’ Multi-Port EV Charging Patent

Elektros Inc. has announced that Volkswagen Group of America’s legal counsel will review its U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100, covering a Multi-Port Charging Assembly for electric vehicles. The development underscores Elektros’ commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property amid growing EV infrastructure innovation.

Saturday, May 30, 2026
PatentsGlobal

China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Magnet Patents Overshadows Global Competitors

From 2014 to 2024, China filed nearly 20,000 rare-earth patent families, outpacing Japan and South Korea by wide margins. This patent supremacy aligns with China’s control of 94% of the global rare-earth permanent magnet market, underscoring its strategic manufacturing and export leverage. While Japan maintains critic…

Saturday, May 30, 2026