16 NOV, 2023
Tanushree Debbarma
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Celebs trademark their names to safeguard brand identity, control commercial use, and secure exclusive rights, preventing unauthorized exploitation.
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In the 1980s, Madonna was the first celebrity to use trademark law to protect her rights and likeness.
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Beyoncé applied for the trademark of her name in 2000, but it was not approved until 2004.
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Justin Bieber applied for a trademark on his middle name, "Drew," with plans for a potential clothing line.
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SRK submitted a request to the Trade Mark Registry, stating that his frequently used initials should not be utilized without his explicit permission.
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Kim trademarked her name in 2008 for entertainment services, specifically for personal appearances by a media celebrity, model, and actress.
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Popular Indian actress Kajol Devgn is also in the list of celebs who trademarked their names.
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Both the couple, Kajol and Ajay Devgn, trademarked their names.
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She submitted her initial three trademark applications on March 27, 2007, with the first of numerous "Taylor Swift" trademarks officially registered in 2008.
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The Indian actress and model trademarked her name in 2017.
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Big B trademarked his icon name way back in 1995.