Tag Archives: U.S. patent system

Polaroid, Kodak, and a Complete Disregard of the Patent System

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mark Mizen

A Triumph of Genius details the epic patent battle between Polaroid and Kodak over the technology behind instant photography. This book is fascinating for two reasons. First, the legal battle is a classic example of corporate arrogance on Kodak’s part. … Continue reading →

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Be Careful with White Backgrounds

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mark Mizen

The problem is not that white backgrounds get dirty easily or that it is difficult to determine the correct exposure, although both of these things are true. Instead the problem is U.S. Patent 8,676,045. Yes, that is right, Amazon has successfully … Continue reading →

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