Description
Thad Parsons talked about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office which was designated in the Constitution and originated in 1790. He explained the difference between patents and trademarks.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Clip 1: Explain the origin of patents and trademarks.
- Clip 1: Describe some of the first patents that Thomas Jefferson and his examiners approved in 1790.
- Clip 1: According to Thad Parsons talk, why was the Grist Mill historically significant?
- Clip 1: Why was 1836 a turning point for the patent office?
- Clip 1: What does the red ribbon found on the models represent?
- Clip 1: Why was it necessary to supply the office with patent models? How has this requirement changed over time?
- Clip 2: Explain the difference between a patent and a trademark.
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Competition
- Grant
- Intellectual Property
- Monopoly
- Patent
- Trademark