George Floyd died at the hands of police just a few weeks ago and his death has sparked widespread protests all across the United States. People are rightfully upset about what went down and they want to see some changes. Floyd has become a symbol of change in this country and it’s been beautiful to see so many people come together to combat injustice in all of its forms.

However, while some people want to help, it seems like there are others who wish to profit. According to TMZ, a Rhode Island man by the name of Munemo Mushonga has filed a trademark request for George Floyd’s name. In the trademark filing, it says he hopes to use Floyd’s name for “production and distribution of television shows and movies.”

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What is interesting about this filing is that Mushonga has no relation to Floyd and it doesn’t seem like he has any Hollywood connections either. Not to mention, one of the companies listed on the paperwork is a construction business in Miami.  In order for the trademark to be approved, Mushonga would need written consent from Floyd himself. Even a representative wouldn’t be enough.

If Floyd’s family isn’t on board, then this trademark filing will most certainly be denied. 

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Tom Brady will likely go down as the best football player of all time. He spent 20 years with the New England Patriots and now, he is moving on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady knows how to market himself and merchandise is one of the ways you do that. Well, he is wasting no time with the trademarks as according to the ESPN, he has already filed some of the ones he would like to use, moving forward.

There are three that he wants to use in particular. The first is the basic, yet obvious, “TB x TB.” Next up, he is looking to trademark the phrases “Tompa Bay” and “Tampa Bay.” Based on the filings, it seems like he would be using these phrases on apparel like shirts and hats.

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It appears as though some people have already filed trademarks for the Tompa Bay name and some clothing has already been produced. This could cause some problems for the Buccaneers star although considering Brady is the bigger name, the trademark office will most likely side with him.

Needless to say, Brady is looking to leave his mark in Tampa Bay, regardless of how corny some of his efforts may seem. On the positive side, at least we know he is already enjoying himself in his new home.

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Michael Jordan has one of the most recognizable names in sports history and for good reason. He won six championships while in the NBA and is highly regarded as the best player in basketball history. His Jordan Brand imprint with Nike is one of the biggest names in sportswear and continues to provide incredible sneakers and apparel to the masses. However, with success, comes a lot of copycats. Over the last eight years, Jordan has been at war with Chinese sportswear firm, Qiaodan Sports.

The word “Qiao Dan” translates to Jordan and the company’s logo is also similar to the Jumpman logo. Jordan received some good news as the Chinese supreme court has ruled in his favor, acknowledging that Qiaodan Sports is, in fact, infringing on his trademarked name.

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While this is a win for Jordan, it remains to be seen what sort of financial compensation he will be getting from this. In lawsuits such as this one, it is customary for the winner to get some of the profits the guilty party has made over the years. Jordan Brand rakes in billions but if they feel like they have lost money in China due to Qiaodan’s presence, they could be entitled to a nice chunk of change.

Stay tuned for any updates on this story as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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In one of the most shocking moves during the NFL offseason, Tom Brady announced that he would be leaving the New England Patriots and signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The move marks an end to his storied run as the centerpiece for the Patriots and their multiple championship runs. Viewed as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game, Brady's next career chapter is already pretty entertaining to keep track of. His team is filling out nicely with the Bucs reportedly re-signing star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today and already, TB is thinking of potential catchphrases he can hawk.

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Now that he's with a new team, Tom Brady is working on securing some brand new money-making phrases, including one that the Buccaneers used in a promotional package welcoming him to the team. According to the Los Angeles Times, the quarterback has applied for a trademark of "TB X TB," looking to lock it down as soon as he legally can. Once that's complete, you can expect t-shirts and more merchandise to fly off the shelves in Tampa Bay.

The next season of NFL is shaping up to be a riveting one, if it actually takes place as planned. The coronavirus outbreak has shut everything down temporarily but, by the time of the season opener, things are hopefully back to normal.

There’s something to be said about children being at a spotlight at an early age but for DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck’s kids, it’s inevitable. Asahd, DJ Khaled’s firstborn, was essentially plastered across Billboards before turning one so there’s no doubt that Khaled’s newborn, Aalam, will be another mini-boss in the making. 

Two days following the birth of Aalam Tuck Khaled and it appears that DJ Khaled is already planning how to brand the new addition to his family. According to TMZ, DJ Khaled and his wife, Nicole, have filed to trademark Aalam’s name ATK Entertainment, a company based in Florida. Their plans for the trademark is to essentially slap it on anything and filed the docs two days after Aalam’s birth. Per the tabloid pub, the trademark is to be used on “fragrances, cosmetics, skin creams, baby products, DVDs, CDs, jewelry, watches, children’s books, tote bags, clothing, and sporting goods,” if approved, of course. 

Asahd’s name was filed for a trademark when he was just 18-months-old so clearly, they Khaleds are getting a head start on things. DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck are clearly setting their kids up to secure a few major bags when they get older. 

Aalam Tuck Khaled was born on Jan. 20th, weighing in at eight pounds, four ounces. The Khaled family is growing. 

It looks like Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna, was really to trying to follow in the footsteps of her father. According to a report from TMZ, the Laker great had filed legal paperwork to trademark the name “Mambacita,” which of course was going to be named after his daughter and her basketball skills & mentality.

According to the docs, which were filed just last month on December 30th 2019, the plan was to put “Mambacita” on all sorts of sportswear, including shirts, shorts, hats, jerseys, sweatpants, sweatshirts, and hoodies.

Kobe even started referring to his 13-year-old daughter by that handle on social media. In fact, back in November, Kobe praised GiGi’s offense, and also the defense of Alyssa Altobelli, which is eerily poignant today as Alyssa was also on board and died in yesterday’s crash. Kobe ended the post by shouting out the “familiar fade” shot by his beloved daughter … “#Mambacita.”

While we wait for the full report on what happened, early reports suggest that the fog was the biggest factor in the accident. Reports are saying that the pilot was even warned second before crashing that they were flying “too low,” but it was apparently too late. We’ll be sure to keep you posted once concrete information surfaces.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to all the families grieving during this difficult time. If you missed it, see all nine victims right here.