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

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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,…

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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

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