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Influential Patent Prints

'Fancy Patents' Offers Fine, Embossed Prints of Famous Patent Sheets

— July 12, 2017 — Art & Design
From the Colt handgun to the LEGO figure, plenty of patents have changed the course of culture and the world at large, and Fancy Patents celebrates those monumental legal documents. The London-based company sells fine prints of US patent sheets, bringing patents out of the office and into the home as stately pieces of decor for one's walls.

Fancy Patents offers prints of inventions from industries as diverse as firearms and beauty products. It includes some famous brand name products, like LEGO figures, the original Apple Macintosh, and the iconic Herman Miller Aeron desk chair. However, it also includes some more generic designs that one might be surprised to learn have patents on them. These include things like the typewriter, the Champagne cork, and the lipstick case.
Trend Themes
1. Patent Art - Artistic interpretations of patents are gaining popularity as a form of home decor, presenting an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and personalized patent prints.
2. Patent Education - The interest in patent prints showcases a growing curiosity about the historical and cultural significance of inventions, presenting an opportunity for educational institutions to incorporate patent literacy into their curriculum.
3. Patent Memorabilia - Patent prints are becoming a sought-after collector's item, creating an opportunity for businesses to create limited edition prints and new revenue streams for patent holders.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The rise of patent art as a unique wall decor option presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate patent prints into their designs and offer a new niche service to clients.
2. Art and Design - The popularity of patent prints shows a growing demand for unique and artistic representations of patents, offering an opportunity for artists and designers to create and sell their own interpretations of patents.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The interest in patent prints can be leveraged as a marketing tool for brands to showcase their innovative products and establish their brand identity as a creator of iconic inventions.
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