August 1, 2009

Harvard Trademarks

Harvard University is facing its worst financial crisis in its 373-year history and Vanity Fair tells the story of Rich Harvard, Poor Harvard

Looking to cut costs, Harvard is cutting out the free coffee at the Baker Center.  Looking to squeeze its assets for all they are worth, Harvard University has filed trademarks claiming rights to some common phrases From the familiar to the mundane:

"Ask what you can do.’’


Used by Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government to tout everything from the school’s emphasis on public service to its fund-raising efforts.

“Lessons learned.’’

The title of a book series about innovation, leadership and conflict.

“Memo to the CEO.’’

Refers to a business school blog and series of guides.

"Power of ideas at work"

Harvard Business School Publishing slogan.

"The world's thinking"

application pending

Posted by Jill Fallon at August 1, 2009 8:52 AM | Permalink
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