No need to reinvent the wheel—just look at how far the bicycle has come since 1817! 🚲 On #WorldBicycleDay, we celebrate the innovation—and the IP—that keeps bikes smarter, safer & greener. #VeloMai #intellectualproperty #cycling

From the Super Soaker® to the Slip 'N Slide® to the Popsicle®, these patented inventions have given us some of the coolest ways to beat the heat. ☀️

#WHA78 made history by adopting the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. But innovation must remain at its core. We must protect the #IP systems that enable rapid progress to curb global health emergencies and equitable access. Learn more: ipprogress.world/articles/uphol…

As summer heats up, #DYK the origin of the bikini swimsuit? In 1946, fashion designer Louis Réard secured a #patent for the two-piece swimsuit that we see at the beach and the pool today. Learn more IP facts here: ipprogress.world/ip-101 #IP101

To honor the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, we're spotlighting veteran and inventor Rory Cooper: Paralympian, accessibility pioneer, and holder of 25 patents. His innovations are transforming mobility for people with disabilities: bit.ly/44dTFbx

#IP101 Can’t decide between a hot dog or a hamburger this summer? The Hamdog, patented in the U.S. by Mark Murray in 2009, has you covered. This multi-use bread bun can hold both a hamburger patty AND a hot dog.  Learn more IP facts here: ipprogress.world/ip-101

We're celebrating #NationalCandyMonth with some sweet trademark history. On this day in 1951, the children's game Candy Land, created by Eleanor Abbott, became a registered trademark that is now owned by Hasbro.

Hold onto your trademarks! 🦖 Since stomping onto the scene in 1993, the Jurassic Park franchise has used registered trademarks to protect its dino-sized brand legacy.

#IP101 This July 4, there’s more than meets the eye when you’re watching fireworks! While the invention of fireworks dates back thousands of years, #patents for modern fireworks capture how they have evolved into the dazzling, high-tech displays. ipprogress.world/ip-101

Argentina—Latin America’s third-largest #economy—faces a crucial test: OECD ambitions, new trade talks and its place on the United States Trade Representative’s #IP priority watch list demand action. Learn why IP reform is the key: ipprogress.world/articles/time-…

#IP101 Heading to the movie theater to catch the latest summer blockbuster? #Copyright can protect the stories, characters and creativity on screen, giving creators the right to control how their work is used. Behind every film is protected innovation. ipprogress.world/ip-101

.Disneyland Resort opened #OTD in 1955, and Disney has continued to protect the intellectual property of its parks in the 70 years since.

It’s National Ice Cream Day! In 1843, Nancy Johnson of Philadelphia received the first U.S. patent for a hand-cranked ice cream churn—her “Artificial Freezer” made it possible for anyone to make ice cream at home. Innovation never tasted so sweet🍦. ipprogress.world/ip-101

Who will wear yellow today? 💛 While we wait to see who takes the Maillot Jaune today, let’s take a look at the intellectual property behind the Tour de France. #TDF2025

#Trademarks protect the design and expression of your favorite beverage brands, from Coca-Cola to Capri Sun and everything in between. Learn more about how IP impacts our daily lives here: ipprogress.world/ip-101 #IP101

#DYK Albert Einstein not only revolutionized physics—he also patented numerous inventions ranging from a refrigerator to a sound reproduction system and even a blouse design. Learn more facts about innovation: ipprogress.world/ip-101 #IP101

The first U.S. patent was granted #OTD in 1790! It was signed by President George Washington, who advocated for the creation of a patent system during his presidency.

Bentley Motors' invention turns a traditional car mascot into a detachable drone that can fly ahead to check traffic, help locate your car in crowded parking lots, or even find you when you're lost!✨🚗 #PatentSunday Background image - Nickolay Khoroshkov, Adobe stock.

51 years ago today, a design for playing cards was officially registered as an industrial design in Canada. Play your cards right and protect your creativity with #IP♠️: ow.ly/6p6w50WANIG #OTD

#IP101 The popsicle is more than just a sweet summer treat – it’s also a patented invention! Frank Epperson invented the first Popsicle in 1905 at just eleven years old and patented the idea 19 years later in 1924. Learn more IP facts: ipprogress.world/ip-101