Which inventor's discovery led to a company that initially failed in Japan, forcing him to sell his rights, only for the brand to later become a global phenomenon worth billions?

Throughout history, many groundbreaking inventions have transformed into iconic brands with remarkable corporate histories. Some inventors created not just products but enduring business empires that continue to shape our world today. This trivia tests your knowledge about the fascinating connections between famous discoveries and the brand legacies they established.

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Alexander Graham Bell (telephone) sold his Asian rights to NEC
Thomas Edison (light bulb) initially failed with Tokyo Electric
Momofuku Ando (instant ramen) sold Nissin Foods when near bankruptcy
Masaru Ibuka & Akio Morita (transistor radio) whose Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo became Sony