Fashion, beauty, and intellectual property in history

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USPTO Alert

A historical approach to fashion, beauty, and intellectual property

From silk-woven hats to sportswear, dry-scouring methods to detachable umbrella covers, the rich history of patents can help us uncover how fashion has challenged expectations and contributed to societal progress for generations. 

Throughout U.S. history, inventors in the fashion and beauty industry have improved workplaces, helped consumers feel more confident, and even used their intellectual property to fight for a more equitable world. 

Join us virtually April 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET for a virtual fireside chat with Rebekah Oakes, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) historian, to learn about the history of intellectual property in the fashion industry.

To learn more about the event and series, contact the USPTO's Eastern Regional Outreach Office at 571-270-7100 or email us at northeast@uspto.gov. 

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