Category Archives: WHAM-O

Frisbee False Marking Case

Posted on July 7, 2011 by mjwhitekingston

Interesting article in the WSJ about a false patent marking case involving Wham-O, maker of frisbees. The company is the latest defendant in a string of lawsuits against firms accused of marking their products with patent numbers that are long … Continue reading →

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WHAM-O’s 60th Anniversary Kid Inventor Contest

Posted on March 30, 2008 by mjwhitekingston

The new issue of WIPO Magazine has several interesting articles, including one on the 60th anniversary of the WHAM-O toy company. Wham-O is best known for introducing the hula hoop to America in 1958, followed by Frisbee flying discs, Slip … Continue reading →

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