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04/08/2026

Our Good Neighbor Max!

Ziggy’s Hudson brings Live music, great food, catering, a party room, comedy nights, and outdoor patios to downtown, Hudson.

02/12/2026

Frank Zamboni’s 1953 U.S. Patent No. 2,642,679 basically invented the “undo” button for bumpy ice.

The machine scrapes the surface, clears snow and debris, then lays down a thin layer of warm water that freezes into smooth, skate-ready sheet, ideal for faceoffs and slapshots. What once took hours of manual labor could now be done in minutes.

Not only has Zamboni’s invention kept rinks smooth for decades, but it also famously gave us an unforgettable pop-culture moment: a Zamboni driver passionately lip-syncing a love ballad in Happy Gilmore (yes, that “Endless Love” scene).

As the Winter Games begin again, we remember the ingenuity that led to inventions like the Zamboni machine that help maintain pristine ice for the world’s top athletes. ⛸️❄️



Photo courtesy of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Frank J. Zamboni & Co. Inc.

02/05/2026

We love The USPS!

Rain or snow, cold or heat, they deliver without missing a beat 💌 Today is National Thank A Mail Carrier Day, a day to express extra gratitude for the mail carriers who go the extra mile to serve our communities with care 🌟 Don't forget to say "thank you" to the carriers on their routes today 🙌

02/03/2026

Change coming

What happens when individuals don't understand the law? They can't navigate our system.

Because our legal system was built for lawyers by lawyers, people who can't afford a lawyer are at a big disadvantage and more likely to distrust outcomes.

Let's change that: liftwisconsin.org/legal-navigators

01/13/2026

09/25/2025

John Squires was officially sworn in as the 60th U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director on Tuesday, September 23, and today issued the first patents of his term, both in technology sectors that often face increased scrutiny about patent eligibility during patent prosecution and in the cou...

09/15/2025

Every pro started as a beginner. If you're an aspiring inventor or entrepreneur, check out our free resources on the basics of intellectual property, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets: http://bit.ly/46agInv

09/15/2025

Our First Home in Hudson

09/13/2025

The LegalCORPS Inventor Assistance Program allows inventors from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin with original ideas to overcome one of the greatest financial roadblocks to bringing new innovations to market.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y29Ru2

09/13/2025

Beware of USPTO subscription email alert scams.

Did you get a USPTO alert email, but never signed up for alerts? That might be part of a new scam targeting trademark applicants and registrants.

Here’s how it works:

✅ Scammers use public information to sign you up for real USPTO alert emails
✅ When you sign up, you receive a confirmation email
✅ Then, scammers call and reference the confirmation email you just got, so they seem like they’re from the USPTO
✅ They claim your application is incomplete and pressure you to pay a fee or share personal information

Don’t fall for it:

❌ The USPTO never calls, emails, or texts to request personal or payment information
❌ The USPTO doesn’t have “officers” or a “Verification Department”
❌ USPTO alert emails are informational only. No follow-up action is required

If you’re unsure whether a message is real, contact the Trademark Assistance Center at 1-800-786-9199 (press 1).

Learn how to protect yourself: http://bit.ly/4mJGHcB

06/03/2025

If you have questions around trademarks, copyrights, and patents, LegalCORPS will have a special in-person Intellectual Property (IP) brief advice clinic hosted at the offices of Fish & Richardson. Teams of patent attorneys from both Target and Fish & Richardson will be available to talk to you about any questions you might have about your invention or business as it relates to IP law.

Registration is required. Please email iap(at)legalcorps.org to reserve your spot.