FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 7 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed October 2026 as Intellectual Property Month in Arkansas, recognizing the role that creativity, innovation and the protection of intellectual property play in the state's economic growth and long-term prosperity.

The statewide designation recognizes the contributions of Arkansas creators, inventors, entrepreneurs, researchersand small businesses. Patents, trademarks, copyrightsand trade secrets help safeguard their work and bring new products, services, technologiesand innovations to market.

The proclamation also recognizes colleges, universities, and research partners across the state for contributing to ...