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Meet Jennie - a robotic companion designed to support people living with dementia. Thanks to IP protection, innovations like Jennie can be developed, protected, and brought to those who need them most. 🐾 Learn more about Tombot's story in this edition of Inventors Digest!

How can a holiday be protected by IP? ✨ We’re unpacking the details - from trademarks to creative works. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a happy New Year from IPOEF!

Not every innovation is patented. Trade secrets are protected through confidentiality, and utilizing restricted access, secure processes, and trusted agreements. Learn more in this month's issue of @inventorsdigest at inventorsdigest.com/issues

We are honored to celebrate our incredible award winners last night at the 2025 IPOEF Awards Celebration! Thank you to everyone who supported and attended. Congratulations again to our outstanding honorees - you inspire us all! 👏 #IPOEFAwards #AwardsCelebration #IPOEF

With bite-sized modules covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and real-world examples, IP Made Easy makes it simple to learn at your own pace - no legal jargon required. Visit ipoef.org to start learning!

One of @inventorsdigest's Bright Ideas features, xplate, exemplifies how smart design paired with the right IP strategy can help turn new ideas into real products that reach the market. Read more at inventorsdigest.com!

All your IP questions - answered in one place. Sign in with IP Buddy Alex to get the insights you need to protect your idea, brand, or concept at ipbuddy.ai !

Happy National Cookie Day! Ever wonder how your secret cookie recipe fits into intellectual property law? Swipe above for the bite-sized breakdown. And while you’re baking today, remember: your cookies may be delicious… but your IP strategy can keep them one-of-a-kind. 🍪

The power in IP is the protection of ideas for new inventors looking to make a difference. Tammie Lore, inventor of TAGit, worked to make color coding of laundry easier for families. We'll be adding this patented gem to our holiday wishlist! Read more in @inventorsdigest.

Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce… and don’t forget the intellectual property! 🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up a side of gratitude for the unsung hero behind the innovations we love.

Curious about copyright registration? This edition of @inventorsdigest breaks it down in their Shades of IP section. Explore more IP insights and inventor stories at inventorsdigest.com.

As the first of its kind, @Licksy shows how IP can safeguard innovative concepts (like an alcohol-infused lollipop) and support a brand’s growth. Whether protected by a trade secret or a patent, strong IP can make all the difference. Read the full story at inventorsdigest.com

Struggling to describe your invention so it’s fully protected? We’ve pulled four must-know tips from @inventorsdigest to help you nail it. Check out the full article at inventorsdigest.com

IPOEF’s newest learning tool is here to make IP simple. Dive into user-friendly modules that explain intellectual property in a clear, digestible way. Learn more at ipoef.org/ip-made-easy/

For more information or to sign up for the IP Made Easy tutorial, visit ipoef.org/ip-made-easy/. For more information about IP Buddy, visit ipoef.org/ip-buddy/.

Teachers participated in a creative problem-solving method, random input technique, to create their own invention and trademarks. Christine introduced IP Made Easy and IP Buddy, and teachers were able to sign up to learn more about IP Made Easy.

Last week, Christine Lawlor-King was at the National Science Teachers Association Conference in Minneapolis, MN on behalf of the IPO Education Foundation. She presented at a workshop titled, "Creating Tomorrow's Innovators: Using Invention to Strengthen Science Engagement."

Think you know what’s REALLY protected by IP every Halloween? 👻🎃Play “Trick or Trademark?” and comment how you did!

Patents 101: To file, your invention must be new, useful, non-obvious, and clearly described. ✅ Learn more in the October edition at inventorsdigest.com @inventorsdigest