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Keeping That Money Good: Megan Thee Stallion Moves to Trademark ‘Hot Girl Summer’
Riding high on the popularity of the catchphrase she’s become known for, Megan Thee Stallion has filed to trademark “Hot Girl Summer.” “Hot girl summer” has gone viral as a meme and is being used in marketing by companies such as Wendy’s, Maybelline and Forever 21, Billboard reports. Megan, who wants to trademark “Hot Girl…
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Access Denied, Okurrr? Cardi B Turned Down for a Trademark on Her Signature Phrase
Cardi B may have brought the catchphrase “okurrr” into the mainstream (and even into the Super Bowl ad echelon, via Pepsi), but like Madonna and voguing, she did not originate the concept—a fact recognized by Bronx natives, members of the drag and ballroom communities, and now, by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As reported…
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Drip, Drip: Cardi B Filed a Trademark for 'Bocktails' and Not Just for Drinks But a New TV Show, Too
Cardi B is making intellectual property moves. According to trademark documents obtained by TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper (and future actress!) has filed a trademark for “bocktails” in order to debut a new line of drinks. But, her bag doesn’t stop there. Cardi also wants the name to evolve into a TV show titled Bocktails with…
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In Yet Another Money Move, Cardi B Wants to Trademark 'Okurrrr' [Updated]
Whatever opinions you may have about Cardi B’s music or image, her business acumen is perpetually on point. Now, the megastar is making sure her signature phrase is reserved for her use alone, filing an official application to trademark both the word and sound “Okurrr.” The trademark was filed on behalf of Cardi’s company, Washpoppin,…
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Hold Up: Beyoncé Resists Relinquishing Personal Texts in Blue Ivy Trademark Dispute
When Beyoncé and Jay-Z sought to trademark firstborn daughter Blue Ivy’s name soon after her birth in 2012, it seemed a standard case of savvy celebrity parenting—after all, Blue was basically born famous. But what the Carters likely didn’t expect was to end up in a protracted legal battle with a Boston-based events company of…
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Disney Successfully Trademarks 'Hakuna Matata' From The Lion King. Yes, There Are Worries.
From the moment Simba plopped into the desert after running away from his silky weaved uncle, he was in for an adventure. After helping him narrowly escape being eaten by swarming vultures, a wayward meerkat and warthog memorably dropped a “problem free philosophy” on Simba called, “Hakuna Matata.” It’s apparently “a wonderful phrase.” As such,…
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Colin Kaepernick Files Trademark Image of His Face and Glorious Afro
I have written ad nauseam about former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s glorious afro, which rivals only Angela Davis for blackest and most defiant afro in American history. (Yes, you can debate me in the comments). I have also noted the historic and healing properties of Kaepernick’s afro, which has been know to cure…
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A Black Man Trademarked the N-Word (the One With the ‘A’)
In what might be the first case of appropriation of white culture, a black man is trying to profit off something started by white people. As soon as the Supreme Court ruled that racial slurs and derogatory symbols could be trademarked, a Mississippi man rushed to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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Rural America Wants Respect From Media
News Industry Leaders Not Surprised by Poll Natives Undeterred on Offensive Trademarks In S. Dakota, Another Reason for Diverse Voices Jackson State U. Downgrades J-School Amid Cuts Lawyer: Prosecution Bungled Philando Castile Case Cosby Conspiracy Theory Makes Mainstream Univision News Is Urgently Meeting the Moment Some Litigate London Mosque’s Past Behavior 3,000 Reported Killed, Babies…
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No Collusion Here: Ivanka Trump Has 3 Trademarks OK’d in China While Dining With Chinese President
TrumPutin’s administration is a sham. The biggest joke is how is how it has continued to run outside interests like hotels and a clothing label (I’m looking at you, Ivanka!) while also fake-running the country. So, surely the administration would argue that it was merely coincidental that while the TrumPutins were dining with Chinese President…