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Colt vs Collier: Patents Lawsuits and Lawyers Oh My! (ad-free)
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Most of the historical recognition of Elisha Collier comes from the 1851 and 1852 patent infringement lawsuits Colt files against Wesson & Leavitt and other revolver manufacturers. Colt was claiming these other guns in fringed on his patent, and the defense argued that Colt's patent was invalid because what he claimed had already been invented by others. Collier took the stand as a witness, and today Professor Ben Nicholson and I are discussing what happened in the trials and why. Was Colt's patent actually invalid? And did he know it when he filed that patent?
Comments
Terry
Well, no. The patents whole purpose is to create monopolies to reward the innovation/discovery. But it limits them to a defined period of time to allow further innovation.
Guido Schriewer
so. not china. patent respecting... sig m1a cz75 1911.....
Guido Schriewer
sam was a good businessman in his way. to hide such facts but claim all as his idea.... I damn sure he was real loud saying so.
Luís Moreira
A phrase that is very much applicable in the world of firearms ... sometimes it is created but everything is copied ...
Paul Beck
The patent system not only rewards innovation but it also prevents monopolies and on a different note I am Appalled that there is any museum that would charge someone Five Grand to study one of their artifacts!!! 😳
