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How come I don't hear of other people with the surname Einstein? Has this surname been trademarked or copyrighted?
Is Einstein surname trademarked/copyrighted?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the surname "Einstein," specifically questioning whether it has been trademarked or copyrighted. Participants explore the prevalence of the surname and its implications regarding intelligence and identity.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express curiosity about the rarity of the surname Einstein and whether it is trademarked or copyrighted.
- One participant humorously suggests that there can be only one "Einstein," implying uniqueness associated with the name.
- Another participant claims there are hundreds of individuals with the surname Einstein in the US and mentions its presence in Germany and Austria.
- Questions arise about whether individuals with the surname Einstein have higher intelligence or IQ, with some participants questioning the seriousness of this inquiry.
- One participant asserts that the surname cannot be trademarked, emphasizing its nature as a surname.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the trademark or copyright status of the surname Einstein, and there are differing views on its prevalence and implications regarding intelligence.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about the number of individuals with the surname Einstein depend on personal experience and anecdotal evidence, and there is no formal study referenced regarding intelligence associated with the surname.
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Varon said:
My name is Einstein Jr. Hi
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Varon said:
because, there can be only Ein
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Because you didn't bother to look in the phone book. There are hundreds in the US.
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Vanadium 50 said:
And then there are Germany and Austria.
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Oh. I don't own a phonebook.
Is there any study that someone with surname Einstein is on average more clever or has higher IQ than than the average person?
Is there any study that someone with surname Einstein is on average more clever or has higher IQ than than the average person?
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White pages online.Varon said:
Um...are you serious?
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lol phonebook? this isn't 90s, u have internet check it online.Varon said:
There has been only one brilliant Einstein, same goes for Darwin, Newton, da Vinci, etc. I doubt that name is trademarked/copyrighted so u can change ur last name if u want to.
You might become better at golf if u change ur last name to Woods. :)
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Varon said:
I know some "Einsteins," but as far as I know, they're not related to the Einstein.
It's a surname. It can't be trademarked.