Talk:Shmoo plot
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[edit] Copyright?
Is "Shmoo Plot" copyrighted by Teradyne or trademarked? I don't believe that a two word phrase can be copyrighted, only trademarked. --66.88.133.2 16:53, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
- You're right about the application of copyright vs. trademark; I don't know if Teradyne really has a trademark on the name. They might however have a copyright on the design of graph paper for use in making a Shmoo plot.--Theodore Kloba 15:55, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
- I checked the uspto.gov web site, and there is no mention of a copyright or trademark on shmoo, other than from Al Capp's estate. But you don't need a registered copyright to have a copyright. So the statement could be correct. 72.74.96.24 21:23, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- Terms cannot be copyrighted or patented, only trademarked, so the statement is at least inaccurate if not downright false. DanielPenfield 21:28, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
As substantial doubt has been cast on the veracity of this statement, now supporting evidence was offered, and I could find no such evidence on the Teradyne Web site, I have removed the statement. If you feel that it should be added back:
- Please place it in a more appropriate location (it has really nothing to do with etymology).
- Please add a reference or at least note any supporting evidence on this discussion page.
--213.71.6.220 (talk) 13:01, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Example in external link is not inspiring
The GIF file example in the link is not very inspiring. We could do with some clearer examples of Shmoo plots. DFH 08:37, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
