Patent Aficionado Mugs

US Patent Office: 'It's been done.'

Ascent of Machine.

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

Patent Attorney (invisible man)

'And the best thing about this electric thermal underwear is, no batteries, it's solar!'

Twister:Rural Social Networking

"Plagiarist!"

'It's one of our new technology rings, it allows you to download karats.'

"'C' is for free CONTENT!"

'Isn't that a little extreme? - Cloning yourself just so you can use the carpool lane?'

Mook's regret after inventing fire.

"Why would I want to see anything that far away from my phone?"

"Sure, this camp has swimming, games, fishing, horseback riding and rock climbing. But, does it have Wi-Fi?"

-"What has this got to do with communication?" -"It's my invention...the hand smiley."

"Why didn't we think of that?"

'Your copyright is invalid, you spelled (c) wrong.'

Lumiere brothers caricature

Henry Fox Talbot

"This universal remote is awesome. It controls the tv, cable, stereo, computer, garage door. . ."

"That news you're reading is 24 hours old. I can get it 23 hours and 57 minutes sooner online."

Another new, really cool-looking gadget in a desperate search for a problem to solve.

'Look - I've got the technology. You've got the power...can we do a deal?'

Wifi Peacock

'Hey! -- I invented that, too!', 'It's that nut Al-Gor again.'

"So we all love Cuddly Poo, but to cover ourselves, better run it by day care."

"If you want to know why I fired you, you can subscribe to my blog."

"The phone takes some effort to unfold completely, but the 24" screen makes it all worthwhile.

"I've invented a software application for protecting our personal data."

"Only three wishes, eh? Well, let's see what my lawyer has to say about that!"

"We're being followed. Don't worry it's just my copyright."