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> Then, when Robert Cade commercialized it and demonstrated sales, they sued him for a cut. Someone once told me that no one gives a shit about your IP until y
by busyant 5y ago
> Then, when Robert Cade commercialized it and demonstrated sales, they sued him for a cut.
Someone once told me that no one gives a shit about your IP until you start making money.
If you start making money, then people will remember one of the following: a) your patent is invalid because they discovered it before you or b) they helped you with your discovery and they deserve a slice.
- kevin_thibedeau 5y ago> they helped you with your discovery and they deserve a slice. Using the "Gator" trademark entitles UF to a slice.
- chrisco255 5y agoThe word Gator is not a trademark, it's a common term for an alligator that dates back hundreds of years. "Florida Gators" is, within the context of football, athletics and academics.
- weird-eye-issue 5y agoIt's Gatorade, not Gator