"Merchant law has been unsuccessful, as yet, in introducing such things as patents and copyrights on Gor. Such things do exist in municipal law on Gor but the jurisdictions involved are, of course, local." Magicians of Gor, pg 395
Patents may be purchased through Lady Nyx , 1st Merchant of Gor for the sum of 5 Silver Tarsk Disks.... enforcement of any and all Patents is the duty and concern of the Patent Holder and not that of Lady Nyx, nor Nyx Inc....though for a nominal sum Guido and Nunzio, Independent Patent Enforcers may be hired thru this office.
Registered Patents
GP# 1...Damora the Berzerker of WebMaze
The usage of the phrase "The Twins" when referring to twin katanas is
hereby copywrited to DAMORA of Webmaze. A royalty of 1 silver tarsk is
hereby owed to DAMORA from any other Person using this phrase when referring to
katanas.
GP# 2...Kurzon the Hunter
of Vanir's Fjord, WebMaze
The name "One Eyed Old Fat Man" shall hence forth apply Only to Kurzon the Hunter and His evil step-twin, Damora. A royalty of 1 silver tarsk each is hereby owed to Damora and Kurzon from any other Person using this phrase/name when
describing anyone other than the aforementioned men.
GP# 3 & 4...Bozanic,
Ubar of Kassar DECEASED (Note: All proceeds go to his next of kin)
3)Patent for Tospit Seed Game
The game is wagered upon, with each Player PMing a number between 1 and 20 to a
judge. The numbers are added together. One of the Contestants chooses 'odd
or even'. If the combined numbers be odd, and the Contestant chose odd, He
is declared the Winner. It is a simple Game, and turns are taken to choose
'odd or even'.
4)Patent for Sword, Axe and Shield Game
The same as the Sissors, Rock and Paper game of Earth. Each posts to a
judge/referee Their selection. Shield defeats Sword, Sword defeats Axe, Axe
defeats Shield. Anyone playing these games shall credit their creation to
Bozanic and shall send Him 10 percent of all Winnings. (losses are the
concern of those Playing the Game and are not deductable from any monies owed)
GP# 5...CASCA, Jarl's
Second of Vanir's Fjord
"The CASCA Shrug" A specialized shrug showing Tuchuck distain and supreme
indifference. Not to be used by any others without the express written
permission of CASCA.
GP# 6...cass, Webmaze
In the belief that she was not only the first to use this expression but to patent it as well, henceforth any others using the now famous "nod, nod, nod" shall have to deal with the little demon fron upstairs known as cass.
GP# 7, 8 & 9...Braden, Ubar of Tor, Webmaze
7)The expression..."Well Pleased Smile" and it's derivative *WPS*, is patented to Ubar Braden and all usage of it shall cost a silver tarsk.
8)Braden's patented "Devilsh grin". Sort of self explainatory, cost perusage is 1 silver tarsk collectable By Ubar Braden
9)"Paravaci Shrug"...not to be confused with the shrug of any other wagon peoples....this one showing disinterest and dismissal of non Gorean ways.
GP# 10...saucy{CoT}, Tharna, WebMaze
The now famous "liiiiiiiick!!!!"....this particular wet little affection is now patented to saucy and should only be used with her permission.
GP# 11 12 & 13...Chassa, Kassau, ameeshia
The following expression are patented to Chassa and as such their usage is restricted to her allowance with a penalty of one silver per usage....
11) The "Evil Eyebrow",
12) The "Not in This Lifetime!" look
13) The "Don't EVEN Go there" look...
GP# 14 & 15...Cimber, Captain of AoA, Webmaze
14)Spar Commentaries (not to be confused with "Color Commentaries" as done by Kurzon, Takan, Damora, and Cyruss, who are all exempt from this rule). From everyone else, I want the silver if ya do a spar commentary and I catch ya *EG*
15)Yellow Happy Face Stickers. Yes I got em, and if you want one, it'll cost ya 1 silver to use it.
GP# 16 & 17...chloe {Tal-1}, Kassau, ameeshia
16)Patented, the expression "flashing the sweetest of sweet smiles". Anyone using this action best get over to Kassau and give Taltos a silver!
17)Patented, the expression "smirkety smirk smirk!". Again, Kassau, to Taltos, one silver, you know the routine!
GP# 18)....Casius Longinuis. DECEASED (Note: All proceeds go to his next of kin)
The Longiuius Donut Pillow for sore posteriors. A round pillow with a hole in the middle for sore bums to sit on for frees and slaves alike for the urts who steal them (or boot monster).
Nyx Enterprises has exclusive rights of selling and distributing Rights.
GP# 19)... Messiah
De'la Croix, Caste of Players.
Messiah
De'la Croix, Caste of Players, Kaissa Inn, Kasbash of the Salt Ubar-DSC, holds patent for the Most Superior Kaissa board on all of Gor. Contact Messiah for board specifications.
GP# 20)... Lady Nyx, Vanir's Fjord Webmaze.
The expression "dulcet laugh" and it's accompaniment, "dulcet chuckle". A melodius, enchanting sound to anything or anyone she finds highly amusing.
GP# 21)... Nazeer, Port Kar Xenochat. . .
The tag "Gor's Bastard Child".
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