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CreepyIP #1 - Scary toiler device

It’s October, the time of the year when we delve into the creepy world of creepy patents. This full month we will share creepy patents everyday!…

Event of the Day - October 1 is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day

October 1 is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day. It is celebrated “To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” It brings awareness to the…

Event of the Day - September 30 is celebrated as International Blasphemy Day in some countries

September 30 is celebrated as International Blasphemy Day in some countries. International Blasphemy Day encourages individuals and groups to openly express criticism of religion and…

Event of the Day - September 30 is celebrated as International Translation Day

International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint…

Event of the Day – September 29 is celebrated as Inventors' Day in Argentina - Birthday of the inventor of the ballpoint pen, László József Bíró

The Inventors’ Day in Argentina has been celebrated since 1986 and is held yearly on September 29, the birthday of the inventor of the ballpoint…

Event of the Day - September 28 is celebrated as National Good Neighbors Day in the United States

Event of the Day – September 28 is celebrated as National Good Neighbors Day in the United States. Here is patent that discloses a refrigerator…

Interesting fact about patents - The ancient Greeks in 500 B.C. first granted protection to inventors

The ancient Greeks in 500 B.C. granted protection to inventors. First patent law was enacted by the Venetian Republic in 1474.