Let who? Since it was published at the very end of 2024, Mel Robbins’ “The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About,” has been a cultural sensation that’s topped bestseller lists. Now, a Virginia Army wife is claiming that it was her — not Robbins — who came up … Read more
Meghan Markle has asked the US Patent and Trademark Office for extra time to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has faced a slew of ongoing trademark troubles since announcing the brand’s impending launch in March. In documents obtained by The Post, the “Suits” alum’s legal team has requested a three-month … Read more
Meghan Markle’s impending lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard has been dealt a fresh blow after its trademark application had been refused. The Duchess of Sussex’s application was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), who warned that businesses cannot trademark geographical locations, The Telegraph reports. American Riviera is a sweet nod to Santa … Read more
David Chang is simmering down. The celebrity chef announced that Momofuku will no longer seek the trademark for the brand’s “Chili Crunch” product after backlash from the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The company won’t pursue further defense for its cease-and-desist letters to businesses using the terms “Chili Crunch” and “Chile Crunch,” Chang, 46, … Read more
The Bayou Barbie won’t be trademarked. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied Angel Reese’s application for her moniker, according to On3. The LSU star’s request was initially denied in November with the 90-day appeal window to submit arguments to her case now having passed. Angel Reese’s attempt to trademark ‘Bayou Barbie’ was officially closed. … Read more
Oh, toodles! The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse will now enter the public domain, despite Disney trying to save its copyright on the iconic character that started it all. Disney will lose the copyright of Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey that appeared in a short animation by the same name. The earliest version … Read more
Yum Brands’ Taco Bell prevailed on Tuesday in its self-described bid to “liberate” the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” as competing fast-food chain Taco John’s told the US Patent and Trademark Office it would abandon its federal “Taco Tuesday” trademark. Taco Bell had asked the USPTO in May to cancel the trademark, calling it a common phrase that Taco John’s had monopolized unfairly in the restaurant industry. In … Read more
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking US regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too many businesses and others refer to “Taco Tuesday” for Taco John’s to be able to have exclusive rights to the phrase, Taco Bell … Read more
Mariah Carey may not be getting what she wants for Christmas — but Elizabeth Chan sure is. Last year Carey, who reportedly makes around $1.55 million annually from her now-legendary 1994 song “All I Want for Christmas,” petitioned to trademark the name “Queen of Christmas.” But she didn’t count on singer-songwriter Chan stepping forward and stopping … Read more
All she wanted for Christmas was a trademark. But the US Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday denied singer Mariah Carey’s attempt to trademark the title “Queen of Christmas,” according to documents obtained by The Post. The moves means Christmas has come early for holiday songwriter Elizabeth Chan, who successfully blocked Carey from trademarking the title and … Read more