The word 'leprechaun' is from a mixture of 'luchorpan' or 'small person' and a word meaning 'one-shoemaker'. Trademarks protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services. The word 'leprechaun' has been used hundreds of times in different trademarks.
Wacky Shamrocks
On St Patrick's Day parades are held in many cities where there is a large population of Irish folk. The green hats, paper streamers, flags, and other party favors used by merry-makers during the parades were created by inventive minds. Take a look at few shamrock shaped design patents.
What did the Irish invent?
- Irish Scientists and Inventors
- Irish Inventors
- Irish inventor says he's cracked world's energy needs
Are you an Irish Inventor? Maybe the Inventors Association of Ireland would interest you.

