The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929, at the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring films released between August 1, 1927, and July 31, 1928.

TANG® powdered beverage was developed in 1957 at General Foods during a period when companies were experimenting heavily with convenient, shelf-stable foods. Originally called “Tang Flavor Crystals,” the powdered, vitamin-fortified drink mix was designed to mimic orange juice with nothing more than a spoonful of powder and a glass of water.

The Cambrelle Pique repeating pattern mark is an important piece of trademark history – it is the oldest, still active repeating pattern mark registration in the US!

Repeating pattern marks are composed of a single repeated element or a repeated combination of designs, numbers, letters, or other characters, forming a pattern that is displayed on the surface of goods, on product packaging, or on materials associated with the advertising or provision of services.

The early history of LEGO sets consisted mostly of buildings and vehicles, which allowed for lots of creation and playtime, but something was missing: inhabitants of the created worlds that would allow builder to really lose themselves in the roleplaying magic. Enter the LEGO Minifigure.

LEGO bricks are registered trademarks for a wide range of goods and services, BUT not actually in connection with toy bricks!

LEGO® is a brand that can evoke strong emotions, from the joys of finishing a new set to the pain of accidentally stepping on a brick. But like most brands, the LEGO brand originated from humble beginnings.

Congratulations to the Seahawks for advancing to the 2026 Super Bowl®! This week we will be highlighting some NFL championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Good luck, Hawks!

Congratulations to the Patriots for advancing to the 2026 Super Bowl®! This week we will be highlighting some NFL championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Good luck, Pats!

Congratulations to the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks for advancing to the 2026 SUPER BOWL®! This week we will be highlighting some trademark registrations celebrating the NFL championship game, including those owned by the Patriots and the Seahawks.

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this week! Officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games (or Milano Cortina 2026). Let’s take a look at some trademarks and Team USA history!

The GRAMMY AWARDS® (or GRAMMY®, GRAMMYS®, or MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT®, if you prefer) is an annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievements in music.

The Grown in Idaho Logo design mark isn’t just a feel-good farm badge; it is one of the oldest still-active certification marks in the US and a result of one of the strictest agricultural certification systems in the United States.

“Alright alright alright.” With those three words in the 1993 movie Dazed and Confused, Matthew McConaughey the movie star was born. But did you know that the iconic phrase is also a rare trademark trifecta?

Indiana University is one of the oldest public universities west of the Allegheny Mountains. IU was first founded as a state seminary in 1820 before becoming Indiana College in 1828 and getting renamed to Indiana University in 1838. While IU has a long and storied basketball history, its football team has not seen as much success before recent years.

Founded in 1925, the University of Miami is relatively young by college standards, but the Hurricanes quickly rose from a regional upstart to national powerhouse in football.

Congratulations to the University of Miami and Indiana University for advancing through the College Football Playoffs to the 2026 College Football National Championship Game! This week we will be highlighting some college football championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers. Good luck to both teams!

The Golden Globes (or GOLDEN GLOBE® or HOLLYWOOD'S PARTY OF THE YEAR®, if you prefer) is an annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievements in motion pictures and television.

The Omega Logo is a significant piece of trademark history – it is one of the oldest still-active design mark registrations in the United States! And like many of the best long-lasting trademarks, it wasn’t born in a boardroom but grew out of a reputation for quality that came first.

Al Johnson’s is a Swedish restaurant based in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The restaurant building has a grass sod roof. And in the summer months, that roof is home to a herd of grazing goats.