Sunday, October 5, 2025

Oh, patents! Oh, LifeSavers®!

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 Copyright © Françoise Herrmann LifeSavers ® ’ lore  is sweet. According to Bellis ( 2025 ), the hard candy LifeSavers ®  were invented in ...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

International Translation Day 2025

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 Copyright ® Françoise Herrmann Today is International Translation Day . A day designed to celebrate the role of translation in “ connecting...
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Oh, patents! Valentino combat boots

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 Copyright © Françoise Herrmann The  Valentino  women's combat boots,  sporting a Valentino 'Vlogo' buckle, are patented. The US...
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™ flat t-strap sandal

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 Copyright © Françoise Herrmann The Valentino  Rockstud™* flat t-trap sandal is a patented invention. The US design patent, USD911680S , ti...
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud sandal

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Copyright © Françoise Herrmann The Valentino Rockstud™* city sandal, with a 60 cm (2.5-inch) heel, is a patented invention. The US design p...
Friday, September 12, 2025

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™-wrap bootties

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 Copyright © Françoise Herrmann Rockstud™* wraparound strap decorating this Valentino bootie design. The Rockstud™-wrap bootie with a three...
Monday, September 8, 2025

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™ slingback stiletto pump

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  Copyright © Françoise Herrmann Variation on the very popular  Rockstud™*  ornamental detail. The Valentino Rockstud™ slingback stiletto pu...