tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post6239390305072717645..comments2024-03-28T13:45:42.289+00:00Comments on The IPKat: Wednesday whimsyVerónica Rodríguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-84479424746995655722010-09-06T17:10:18.176+01:002010-09-06T17:10:18.176+01:00If you're searching for a villain well known i...If you're searching for a villain well known in Germany, the Benelux and Central-Europe, then take one of Carl May's fictional villains. Over here most men will have read his novels during their early adolescence.<br />The villain I remember most vividly is Richemonte, former captain in Napoleon's imperial guard and the personification of all France's hatred towards Germany for its historical defeat at Waterloo. Whereas his sister, her daughter-in-law, her granddaughter-in-law and some others personify the French virtues: http://karlmay.agerth.de/wiki/index.php/Die_Liebe_des_Ulanen<br />I've found no exact trademarks. Anyhow, beware of the tobacco trademark Richmond.<br /><br />Carl May's other villains, for instance the brothers Cortejo, or pirate captain Landola don't share Richemonte's determination to cause evil and grief to others (German, French or Bedouin). http://karlmay.agerth.de/wiki/index.php/WaldröschenPierre Saelenhttp://www.ip-angels.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-39226892196970702862010-09-02T15:01:15.353+01:002010-09-02T15:01:15.353+01:00My vote is for the original 1950's ITV televis...My vote is for the original 1950's ITV television series' Sheriff of Nottingham. He got first place in a contemporaneous "Britain's most hated person" poll!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-29154732995451006732010-09-02T12:21:08.386+01:002010-09-02T12:21:08.386+01:00I also have a soft spot for Shere Khan. After all ...I also have a soft spot for Shere Khan. After all he <i>is</i> an endangered species and a posh one at that (he sounds a lot like Trevor Howard!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-50364507784046267572010-09-02T12:18:00.949+01:002010-09-02T12:18:00.949+01:00The über villain has to be Orwell's Big Brothe...The über villain has to be Orwell's Big Brother, only real and immortal when exercising doublethink, but truly evil nonetheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-62249971303991626272010-09-02T08:39:55.822+01:002010-09-02T08:39:55.822+01:00Plankton from Sponge Bob Square Pants, but I'v...Plankton from Sponge Bob Square Pants, but I've an odd feeling he's kinda taken (appropriated)...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-3303551691242022932010-09-02T07:34:39.400+01:002010-09-02T07:34:39.400+01:00I would opt for either Jabba the Hut or baron Vlad...I would opt for either Jabba the Hut or baron Vladimir Harkonnen. A lust for life and all its pretty and tasty things, though with absolutely not taste whatsoever. And with anything but conscience.<br />Kind of a geek choice, but what would you expect from an electrical engineer? ;-)<br /><br />Harkonnen may not be worth a lot IP-wise (despite a film, a TV miniseries and at least three computergames); George Lucas did a great job protecting all his characters. Yes, Darth Vader probably generated more licensing money than Jabba, but in the end, he is far less a villain than Jabba.Japsernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-51584672610739804902010-09-01T22:48:06.622+01:002010-09-01T22:48:06.622+01:00To start the ball rolling with villainous women
D...To start the ball rolling with villainous women<br /><br />Danvers (Mrs, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier)RSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-9304818043817910292010-09-01T22:45:14.640+01:002010-09-01T22:45:14.640+01:00Well, even excluding the large category of potenti...Well, even excluding the large category of potential nominees stipulated by your invitation, a lot of villainous ideas come to mind. Prominent in my mind are the James Bond Villains (though they are usually thought of only secondarily after the James Bond Girls), e.g., Dr. No, Auric Goldfinger, Sir Hugo Drax, the list goes on. <br /> <br />A quick curiosity check revealed a couple abandoned U.S. applications to register Dr. No for various items. Goldfinger is actually registered for diverse products, from artificial fingernails to biometric devices, though none on their face (or cuticles) seem to conjure up images of the eponymous villain. Drax is registered for insecticides and medical diagnostic equipment, again hardly evocative of the cheating-at-cards villain from Moonraker.<br /> <br />That said, it is of course open to consideration whether the heirs to the Ian Fleming body of literature (and legal rights) might not be amused by the unauthorized commercial exploitation of one or more of their villains. You probably have read Jennet Conant's fascinating book, incidentally, about the Ian Fleming, Noel Coward, Roald Dahl et al. British spy ring in America, "The Irregulars". And we all thought they were just writing books and plays !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-29489015671647589852010-09-01T17:01:43.070+01:002010-09-01T17:01:43.070+01:00My personal favourite is the Baron Danglars from T...My personal favourite is the Baron Danglars from The Count of Monte Cristo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-55569190083768690342010-09-01T16:26:09.491+01:002010-09-01T16:26:09.491+01:00I always thought Dorian Gray was more of a villain...I always thought Dorian Gray was more of a villain than Lord Henry. I suppose the IP in the name Dorian Gray has been commercialised a lot more.<br /><br />Nice post as usual Sir Jeremy.Gavin Wardhttp://wardblawg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-45727936061622664482010-09-01T15:43:16.476+01:002010-09-01T15:43:16.476+01:00"He is the Napoleon of Crime, Watson, the org..."He is the Napoleon of Crime, Watson, the organiser of half that is evil and nearly all that is undetected in this great city"<br /><br />No need, I hope, to worry about fair dealing given the age of the quote, in nominating Professor Moriarty. Holmes gives us a few tantalising clues as the basis for "Moriarty - the Early Years"Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-62441507376346779622010-09-01T15:28:21.968+01:002010-09-01T15:28:21.968+01:00What about the fictitional well informed person of...What about the fictitional well informed person of the art who lacks any creativity whatsoever?<br /><br />That's a fictitious villain that I wouldn't mind owning the rights over...Michael Factorhttp://www.blog.ipfactor.co.ilnoreply@blogger.com