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

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 presence at the 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh, offering trademark and brand protection guidance tailored to athletes, creators, and personal brand builders. USPTO Director John A. Squires will moderate a World IP Day panel focusing on name,…

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

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