One of the most interesting patents is the projection system based on interaction with the viewer, which will allow the user to experience almost real lightsaber combat. These solutions are probably related to the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge theme park opened in August 2019 at Disney World in Orlando. In recent years, many patents have been granted to Lucasfilm and Disney for inventions regarding, among others, virtual reality, three-dimensional motion capture or projection systems. Protecting intellectual property, George Lucas earned around $ 30 billion by selling products under the Star Wars brand alone. Not only word marks are protected, but also the character appearance and technologies used in film production. A total of hundred of patents, trademarks and copyrights are associated with Star Wars. Lucasfilm is committed to protecting intellectual property.

Below is an excerpt from the letter regarding the application for the Addroid mark: The companies that want to use the word droid commercially must obtain the consent of the rightholder or be prepared to be sued for the infringement of exclusive rights – and such cases have already occurred. This word has been protected in the name of Lucasfilm since 1977 (the protection for this word has been claimed many times for various uses). C-3PO), or droids for engineering applications (e.g. There are several types of droids, including protocol droids (e.g. In Star Wars, droids are robots that possess some kind of artificial intelligence. It was created by John Stears, a specialist in special effects, by abbreviating the word “android”. The already iconic phrase “I’ve got a bad feeling about this”, spoken in various variants a total of ten times by seven different characters in almost all parts of the saga, starting from Luke Skywalker in New Hope, has been registered with both the USPTO and the EUIPO.įor linguistic reasons, the word droid is also interesting. LLC filed it with the US Patent Office (USPTO) in 2014, although three years earlier it registered the phrase in a slightly different form – May the 4th be with you. Do you know that this slogan is a protected trademark? Lucasfilm Ltd. The date was chosen deliberately for both the name of the month and the close pronunciation of the words fourth and force, and the motto of the day is May the fourth be with you. Star Wars Day, not incidentally celebrated on May 4, is the feast of all fans of the famous film series. K-2SO also tries to get the quote out but is told to shut up by Jyn and Cassian.Star Wars significantly contributed to our culture, but the saga not only offers good entertainment, but has also helped to develop many effective solutions protected by exclusive rights.Special mention should go to Admiral Raddus who said “Rogue one, may the Force be with you.”.Jyno Erso says to her band of merry Rebels “May the Force be with us.”.So it looks like Obi-Wan says it the most on three occasions, while Yoda and Mace both say it twice. This line is not only one of good luck, it's Leia truly wishing that the Force is with Rey as she begins her journey to becoming a Jedi as she heads off to find Luke Skywalker. This makes “May the Force be with you” the last line spoken in The Force Awakens. It is Commander Organa (Leia) who says the classic line to Rey at the end of The Force Awakens.Yoda and Obi-Wan wish each other luck by saying it to each other just before Yoda goes to take on Darth Sidious.Obi-Wan and Anakin say it to each other, the last time they speak as friends.Yoda says the line to Obi-Wan just before he travels to the Wookie home planet.Obi-Wan gets as far as “may the” before his transmission is cut off.Anakin and Obi-Wan each make the exchange before Anakin leaves the planet Coruscant with Padmé.Mace Windu and Yoda exchange this pleasantry between them.Qui-Gon Jinn says it to young Anakin just before the pod race starts.

May the force be with you