May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day. Some will celebrate by dressing up, others will watch a Star Wars marathon, but we will celebrate by regaling in the various patents and trademarks that were obtained for the Star Wars Empire.  Below is a list of a few of them.

 

1. Yoda’s design patent was granted on August 10, 1982 as U.S. Patent No. D265,754.

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2. Admiral Ackbar’s design patent was granted on January 15, 1985 as U.S. Patent No. D277,208.

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3. R2-D2’s design patent was granted on April 17, 1979 as U.S. Patent No. D251,628.

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4. C-3PO’s Design patent was granted on April 17, 1979 as U.S. Patent No. D251,627.

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5. The Light Saber’s design patent was granted August 19, 1980 as U.S. Patent No. D256,485.

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6. X-Wing Fighter’s design patent was granted on January 29, 1980 as U.S. Patent No. D254,080.

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7. Luke Skywalker’s trademark was registered February 27, 1979 as Reg. No. 1,114,170.

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8. Princess Leia Organa’s trademark was registered January 30, 1979 as Reg. No. 1,112,357.

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9. Darth Vader’s trademark was registered February 27, 1979 as Reg. No. 1,114,169.

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10. Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi’s trademark was registered January 23, 1979 as Reg. No. 1,111,843.

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11. Chewbacca’s trademark was registered August 19, 1986 as Reg. No. 1,405,968.

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