Xerox Today, 22 Oct: 82 years since this 1st xerographic image in 1938. Laid off from Bell Labs, Chester Carlson studied law & got a job copying patent drawings by hand. Bored, he experimented in a makeshift lab in Astoria, NY. 10-year search before Haleoid Co turned his invention into a useful product. Haleoid became…
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Intangibles Can’t see or touch intangibles, but they’re now more valuable than buildings, machinery, vehicles & computers. Examples: brands, intellectual property, design expertise, trademarks. Intangible asset Mickey Mouse’s copyright extended from 1984 to beyond 2023! To win in an intangible world, invest in education, information & communication technology, urban planning, science and R&D Guessed the…
Trademark Can’t protect shape, colour & taste through trademarks. They’re not distinctive enough to be seen as a mark of origin without the brand name/ logo. Courts have refused copyright applications for London taxi and KitKat shapes, Cadbury’s specific shade of purple, & the taste of spreadable cheese. Have a break Guessed the Word? …