Averill & Green, Patent and Trademark Law

What a bright idea! On #NationalLEDLightDay, let’s recognize the inventor of the first visible light-emitting diodes (LEDs), National Inventors Hall of Fame ind...uctee Nick Holonyak, Jr. His research in optoelectronics revolutionized lighting, communications, and entertainment. Holonyak’s work led to the creation of essential modern technologies like red lasers in CD and DVD players, Internet information transmission, and the replacement of conventional household lighting with energy-efficient LEDs. To learn more, visit https://www.invent.org/inductees/nick-holonyak-jr.

What is a design patent? How does one differ from a utility patent? Learn the basics of the design patent system from a USPTO design supervisory patent examiner. This is a free and virtual event: https://bit.ly/2Os7Hyz #DesignPatents

Our office continues to be open and is now accepting in-person appointments with the recommended Covid19 safeguards including social distancing and masks. Thank you.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, Victory in Europe Day. Read about the patented boat (Higgins boat) that won the war at ht...tps://bit.ly/2YGVyfC, or our new Journeys of Innovation story featuring the inventor and history of the modern parachute, https://bit.ly/3bZuewU #VEDay75 #HigginsBoat #patents #JourneysOfInnovation