Word: trademark
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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WHETHER YOU THINK GENES were invented by God or by Nature, it seems the height of arrogance -- and absurdity -- to seek patents on the DNA that lies within human cells. Yet absurdity was not the reason the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office gave for turning down the National Institutes of Health in its bid to do just that. Instead, it was that the genes failed to meet the standards of novelty, usefulness and nonobviousness required if an invention is to be protected. Among other things, said the patent office, the descriptions of the genes had been published before, so they...
Gurney strives to keep the audience entertained through his trademark witty dialogue, and often succeeds. When Julia begins a story, "I have a friend....," Floyd cuts her off in a snotty voice, "I seriously doubt that...
With their trademark warped view of reality, UKJ also tackles social problems like homelessness and censorship. According to "Panhandlin' Prince," the homeless are cool dudes rebelling against society: "I wouldn't trade no places to be in rat races/No siree...
...next song, "Sugar Kane," alternates Sonic Youth's trademark minor up-down chord progression with guitar free-for-alls--complete with requisite distortion and ample feedback. Moore's voice complements it all well...
Inside, the sizzle of the trademark thick burgers blends with the shouting of orders to the cooks behind the counter. Hot grease pops on the grill...