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In memory of Michael Jackson: legendary recording artist, dancer, and patentee

Posted on : 30-06-2009 | By : Sarah | In : News, Patents

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In the wake of the recent death of Michael Jackson, many worldwide are remembering his music, his dancing, and the early years in the Jackson 5.  But how many remember him as an inventor and patentee?  Perhaps the attorney who drafted the patent application, or Examiner Patterson, who recognized the inventive novelty during prosecution.  I’ll venture to guess few even knew Michael Jackson also wore the inventor hat in addition to that cool fedora.  Read more here.

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