Patents
Patents are defined as “a government license that gives the holder exclusive rights to a process, design or new invention for a designated period of time” (Reference 1). When an individual comes up with a product, a composition, machine, process or an improvement to the aforementioned aspects, they can apply for a patent. The government may approve of a patent if it fits certain criteria. Patents need to be innovative, useful and not obvious to others.
The main purpose of a patent is to allow individuals to further their research, if necessary, while claiming ownership of their ideas. The patent also allows individuals to profit from their innovations where they can sell or license it to different investors. With patents, it gives
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A copyright on the books and movies of Harry Potter have been in place to refrain from other individuals from taking the idea and adapting it without the author’s permission. After publishing the Harry Potter series, producer David Heyman became interested in the first book which was titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone. J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, sold “film rights for the first four Potter books to Warner Bros” (Reference 5) and Warner Bros was legally able to adapt and produce the Harry Potter series. Whenever Harry Potter is used, whether it’s for merchandise or for amusement parks, they need to get the permission from Rowling, copyright for books, and Warner Bros., license for movies in order to …show more content…
Lexicon, a fan site, has many Harry Potter essays, terminology, timelines and other material on the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling “once gave it an award and claimed to use it herself at times” (Reference 6). However, when the individual who maintained the fan site decided to print the materials from the site and turn it into a book for profit, Rowling sued the individual. The advantage of a copyright is that distribution, publishing and licensing rights belong to the individual with the copyright. Since the individual who maintained the fan site didn’t receive permission from Rowling, they were unable to use the characters in the book and were not able to publish the
Since the first segment of the series was released in 1997, Harry Potter has been challenged by churches and parents due to the practicing of magic by children found within the books. The books have been removed from school shelves, discouraged by churches, and censored by parents. It is claimed that Harry Potter is devilish, satanic, and encourages children to practice the occult, damaging their religious views (LaFond). Therefore, many parents keep their children from reading the book series. Yet, Harry Potter has been such a positive influence on my so many lives. Evident through the movies, theme parks, stores, and much more, J.K. Rowling’s series has been an overwhelming success for many reasons (“Because it’s his…”). In order to encourage
Abanes, Richard. "Harry Potter: Harmless Christian Novel or Doorway to the Occult?" Interview. The Christian Broadcasting Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2015. In this interview, Author Richard Abanes provides information to parents about Harry Potter and the concerns and dangers with modern day fantasy literature. Supplying a priest’s expert opinion, this interview discusses children’s susceptibleness to outside influences and the different types of fantasy literature. Its unyielding, yet respectable position, including references to other Christian fantasy series such as The Chronicles of Narnia, will be advantageous for my argument in that it provides an alternative viewpoint from my own. Being a counterargument, this source can be used to help shape an argument in rebuttal of the points made in this argument. Sources that argue that Harry Potter does indeed contain Christian aspects will be helpful in a rebuttal of this source.
The Triwizard Tournament was held in Hoggwarts. This game amid the three biggest European magic schools was initiated about seven hundred years ago. One person should be assigned by one college and the Goblet of Fire used to designate three students for this competition. Three guys would compete in three categories of magic. The game was so serious that it stipulated the minimum age and the health conditions of the contestants.
The Hufflepuffs were a society that developed interesting technology that is still being used to this day in time. They existed from 400 CE to 1066 and lived in present day England, Northern Germany, & Northern Netherlands. The culture originally had their own religion and then were converted into Christianity during the later years, when they moved to England. Their technology was different from the rest of the world such as there long boats, weapon style, and their tools especially for farming. The Hufflepuffs had inventive technology that although was different from the rest of the world, but their technology is still used today.
Ever since J.K. Rowling first introduced Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 1997, children and adults have read and loved the series. It has gained such popularity that all of the books have been made into major motion pictures, and a Harry Potter attraction has been opened in Universal Studios, Florida. Though the readers love Rowling’s intricate and exciting story lines, many controversies have arisen from these stories, not only in the United States, but also in various countries around the world. Perhaps the biggest controversy is the religious implications perceived by some critics. Although these critics believe that the series promotes paganism and encourages evil actions, these theories should not be taken so seriously.
Sofia Major Professor Briscoe WSC 002 6 November 2017 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Identity is a broad term that has multiple interpretations and meanings for each individual person. Whether interpreted as a fact that is established at birth, or a concept that is developed and changed throughout one’s life, the definition of identity is not rigid. Depending on the individual, some argue that one’s identity is innate and can not be changed throughout the course of their life. However, others argue that one’s identity is solely formulated through experiences and discoveries one is exposed to.
“A patent is an intellectual property right granted by the Government of the United States of America to an inventor “to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention throughout the United States or importing the invention into the United States” for a limited time in exchange for public disclosure of the invention when the patent is granted.” ("Patents," 2014) There are three types of patents, utility, design, and plant. Utility patents protect useful process, machines, article of manufacture, and composition of matter. Design patents pro...
Harry Potter, in many ways follows the hero journey and archetype. Throughout the book many of his adventures and exploits leave many of the others feeling as if he were a hero. The journey he takes part in is ones that make me feel he's living a hero's journey. Harry was born with many special talents and abilities. The following paragraphs I state my views and how Harry fits the hero archetype and journey.
So, there in lies the crux of the matter. Almost every article I read, mentioned the importance of intent. Did the writers style of writing lead him in the direction to naturally produce the work or did the writer intentionally pass off someone else’s work as their own. In the above mentioned case, J. K. Rowlings stated Harry came to her fully formed. She did not willing use the other authors ideas. In the news media pointing the finger of plagiarism at a journalist can set off an event similar to the Salem Witch trials. Plagiarism is taken very seriously in the news media. After all, credibility is at stake, not to mention ratings as well.
Filming for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone began in September of 2000 and ended in April of 2001. The movie finally premiered on November 2, 2001. The film was a major success, but some critics believed
...lse suggests that new entrants in the telecom industry produce innovation and patent is one of the ways the monopolist companies could insure their place in the market.
In the novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J.K Rowling introduces her main character, a 11-year old British wizarding student, Harry Potter. Harry is described to have jet-black hair, green eyes, and to be pale, skinny, and bespectacled. While Harry was still and infant, he was responsible for the downfall of a dark and powerful wizard, as a result his name is known to everyone wizarding world. In the novel, despite all the fame and admiration he has, Harry only recently finds out he is a wizard, and that he is famous. Therefore Harry feels burdened and insecure with all the attention he is receiving, and at the end of the novel, he proves himself to be an incredible wizard. Throughout the novel we learn Harry is brave, curious and modest.
One of the most read series in all literature is Harry Potter. The seven-book succession has sold over 400 million copies and has been translated into over sixty languages. What is it that makes this series so wildly famous? What is it about the boy who lived that makes frenzied readers flock to their local bookstore at midnight on the day of the release to buy the latest installment? How is a story set in a world that doesn’t exist about wizards, witches, magic, and mystical creatures so popular? The series has been able to earn its spot on the New York Times Bestseller list and has granted author J.K. Rowling multiple awards because it is relatable. It is not the setting or the events in the plot of the story that we relate to. We relate to what Harry, his friends, mentors, teachers, caretakers, and even enemies feel. Harry is in a lot of ways exactly like us. He represents some of the good characteristics that all of us have as well as the bad. The series as a whole, is about one thing that is stressed over and over again in the novels, love. The Harry Potter series is one of the most read sequences of novels because the central theme is love and self-sacrifice, and readers are looking for a novel that shows them just that.
Unlike most series, the Harry Potter franchise has grown much larger than a couple books. The Harry Potter phenomenon has led to eight successful movies, three amusement park locations, and countless
They are a type of intellectual property, similar to trademarks and copyrights. A patented invention is stamped with the word patent, and a number assigned to the patent. Some are marked with the location of the patent for example ‘China Patent’ and a number, indicating it was patented China. One item can be covered by more than one patent, as in the case of a laptop. After a patent application is submitted, a candidate is allowed to mark a product patent pending, but that does not convey any legal protection. It is illegal to mark an item as patented if it doesn’t have a patent.