In 1967, when Ole Plougmann founded Plougmann & Vingtoft with his partner Knud Erik Vingtoft, he brought with him a passion for modern art to the company. To Ole Plougmann the art represented the energy, creativity and originality that a patent stands for, and he used the art around him as a source of inspiration in his daily work as a patent attorney.
Since then, art and especially paintings became an integrated part of our work and daily lives at our offices. Eventually, the art also became a vital part of our visual identity applied on our stationery, business cards and other office supplies.
A maxim once written by Ole Plougmann regarding the parallel between art and patents is present on the inside of our business cards:
”A work of art is an expression of an original thought or idea. The process of creation transforms the idea into something which is beautiful, unique and worth protecting. Copies of the idea are worth only a fraction of its value.
A work of art has a broad appeal which spans countries and cultures. To own a work of art is to own something which can be appreciated every day, whilst representing an investment for the future”
The painter Bjørn Bjønholt in particular aroused the interest of Ole Plougmann, and a long lasting personal friendship was formed between the two who both shared their passion for art.
The special interest in the works of Bjørn Bjørnholt has remained unchanged in Plougmann & Vingtoft. Today, many of Bjørnholt’s paintings adorn the walls of our offices and they are all contributing significantly to the overall identity of our company.
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