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>The treat’s name is a portmanteau of the surname of the bar’s inventor, Theodor Tobler, and torrone, a toasted-almond nougat confection typical of Christmas tr
by mcdonje 4y ago
>The treat’s name is a portmanteau of the surname of the bar’s inventor, Theodor Tobler, and torrone, a toasted-almond nougat confection typical of Christmas traditions in south-western Europe.
I take exception at the word "inventor" here. "Creator" would work better. It's a candy bar. He didn't invent candy bars. He created a candy bar. There's enough distinctiveness for a trademark, but there isn't enough inventiveness for a patent.
- kube-system 4y agoThe production process was patented. https://www.lifepr.de/pressemitteilung/kraft-foods-deutschland-gmbh/Toblerone-einzigartiger-Genuss-mit-Patent/boxid/97726 https://www.lifepr.de/pressemitteilung/kraft-foods-deutschla... Regardless, the patent office is not a gatekeeper for the use of “inventor”.