Historical Events tagged with "trademark"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Milestone of 10 Million United States Patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the 10 millionth patent on June 19, 2018. This milestone patent, number 10,000,000, was awarded to a device for amplifying sound, invented by Joseph figurative Harmon, a lifetime resident of Washington state. The issuance marked a significant achievement in innovation, showcasing the imaginative ingenuity of inventors across the nation. The event was celebrated with a special ceremony that highlighted the role of patents in fostering creativity and economic growth.
Continue ReadingBayer registers 'Aspirin' trademark
Bayer, a German pharmaceutical company, established the trademark 'Aspirin' on March 6, 1899. This marked a key moment in the commercialization of medicine, as aspirin became available to the public as a widely used pain relief medication. The name 'Aspirin' originates from the combination of 'a' for acetyl, 'spir' from the willow's abbreviation for its acetylsalicylic acid content, and 'in' as a common suffix for medications. Bayer aimed to capitalize on the drug's popularity and efficacy.
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