Episode 3 of 3
Grand-Ducal Privilege
- When
- 12 January 1818
- Where
- Baden
On 12 January 1818, Drais was awarded a grand-ducal privilege to protect his inventions for 10 years in Baden.
The privilege was granted by the younger Grand Duke Karl. Drais was unable to market his inventions for profit because he was still a civil servant of Baden, despite being paid without providing active service.
Sources
- Karl Drais Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
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