Founded in 1942, Fusite specialized in hermetic sealing for HVAC/R compressor terminals, including one-piece, sealed glass-to-metal electrical feedthroughs. Its name came from that technology: glass fused to metal to create a tight seal around electrical conductors.

The YMCA began in London on June 6, 1844, when George Williams and a group of young men gathered above a draper’s shop in St. Paul’s Churchyard to create a refuge from the harsher side of city life during the Industrial Revolution.

In 1971, brothers Alexandre and Pedro Grendene founded Grendene, a Brazilian plastics company that initially made protective plastic coverings for wine bottles.

The MASTERS® golf tournament has many famous features and traditions, including the Masters 12th Hole, one of the most infamous holes in golf. Each year, the victor is also awarded the iconic GREEN JACKET®.

The Masters 12th Hole, known as Golden Bell, is a 155-yard par 3 at Augusta National. It is the shortest hole on the course, but also one of the most nerve-racking and famous holes in golf.

The MASTERS® Tournament was first played in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club, a course co-founded by amateur legend Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts.

The University of Connecticut Huskies are back in the Men’s College Basketball Final Four for the third time in the last four years. Let’s take a look at the school’s trademark portfolio!

The University of Michigan Wolverines are back in the Men’s College Basketball Final Four for the first time since 2018. Let’s take a look at the school’s trademark portfolio!

The University of Arizona Wildcats are back in the Men’s College Basketball Final Four for the first time since 2001. Let’s take a look at the school’s trademark portfolio!

The Illinois Fighting Illini are back in the Men’s College Basketball Final Four for the first time since 2005. Let’s take a look at the school’s trademark portfolio!

MARCH MADNESS® is winding down and the 2026 FINAL FOUR® is set. Congrats to the Illinois Fighting Illini, Arizona Wildcats, Michigan Wolverines, and UConn Huskies for making it to the final weekend!

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

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!