Protecting your shoes, furniture and carpet from stains! On this day in 1973, Patsy Sherman and Samuel Smith obtained a patent for Scotchgard: bit.ly/2Qv6VQ

Happy #NationalFastFoodDay! Think you know who invented the fast food restaurant? Read this: msft.social/cgmgKI

Court ruling on case that asked, can you copyright the taste of food: msft.social/eFvPbF

From the West Coast to the East Coast and everywhere in between, a look at 25 of the most innovative cities in the U.S.: msft.social/uebkAt

We’re talking turkey and all the trimmings here in the U.S.! Before tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving feast, check out a collection of odd, but festive, patents: msft.social/Whoamy Happy #ThanksgivingEve

A clock that cost its inventor millions: msft.social/AIsCsX

#ICYMI: Today the USPTO handed out the 2018 #Patents4Humanity awards! Congratulations to the winners! msft.social/snJBgg

We are thrilled to see our own @erichandIPG on the Managing IP list of Most Influential People in IP: msft.social/HKmdQk

Patent applications for automated cars are on the rise in Europe: msft.social/P1kXa4

On this day in 1803, Christian Doppler was born. The Austrian physicist invented the Doppler effect, used in a variety of scientific fields including medicine, astronomy and weather observation: msft.social/JhGb4w

AI and patents. The trends to watch for: msft.social/dynrM4

#ICYMI: The @USPTO recently released its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. Read how about the agency is enhancing to its mission to promote and protect IP rights: msft.social/T2fJUY

Happy #NationalMicrowaveOvenDay (yep, it's a thing)! This invention changed food preparation for many people around the world, and it happened by accident! msft.social/npKGSb

#ICYMI: Singapore putting patent applications on the fast-track: msft.social/zzC762

India is taking extra steps to encourage female entrepreneurship: msft.social/GmKvds

A look at some of the patent cases courts will be taking on in 2019: msft.social/jXDJsz

We’re proud to announce Azure IP Advantage for IoT! #AIPA

Great panel on how IP functions can evolve with the organizations they serve featuring Microsoft IP Huawei @TclCorporation Bureau van Dijk #IPBCShenzhen

LOT Patent Transfer Program Announces Donation of Microsoft #Patents buff.ly/2FRDUvI

New from @erichandIPG: data can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges if we remove the barriers to collaboration. Microsoft has opened a call for feedback on model agreements to share data more easily. Learn more here from @erichandIPG. #OpenData linkedin.com/pulse/getting-…