[busyant]

> Then, when Robert Cade commercialized it and demonstrated sales, they sued him for a cut.

Someone once told me that no one gives a shit about your IP until you start making money.

If you start making money, then people will remember one of the following: a) your patent is invalid because they discovered it before you or b) they helped you with your discovery and they deserve a slice.

[kevin_thibedeau]

> they helped you with your discovery and they deserve a slice.

Using the "Gator" trademark entitles UF to a slice.

[chrisco255]

The word Gator is not a trademark, it's a common term for an alligator that dates back hundreds of years. "Florida Gators" is, within the context of football, athletics and academics.

[weird-eye-issue]

It's Gatorade, not Gator