William Gibson
An American science fiction writer and a leading figure of the cyberpunk movement who coined the term cyberspace in 1982.
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William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace" in a 1982 novel.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected or opposed most "cyberspace" trademark applications, on grounds including that the word was already widely used, lacked distinctiveness, and Gibson's prior rights as its creator.
William Gibson himself did not actively register "cyberspace" as a trademark and was indifferent about it, believing the word belongs to everyone who uses it.
CyberDeck's inspiration comes from the portable hacker terminal described in William Gibson's 1984 cyberpunk novel Neuromancer.
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William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace" in a 1982 novel.
50%UnverifiedThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected or opposed most "cyberspace" trademark applications, on grounds including that the word was already widely used, lacked distinctiveness, and Gibson's prior rights as its creator.
50%UnverifiedWilliam Gibson himself did not actively register "cyberspace" as a trademark and was indifferent about it, believing the word belongs to everyone who uses it.
50%UnverifiedCyberDeck's inspiration comes from the portable hacker terminal described in William Gibson's 1984 cyberpunk novel Neuromancer.
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