Can you trademark a person’s name?
You can trademark a person's name. In fact, you can trademark someone else's name. But, if you want to register a trademark that includes the name, nickname, portrait, or signature of a living individual, there are a few things you need to know. In additional to the usual filing requirements, you need permission to trademark a person's name. You must include a written consent to registration of the trademark with your application that is signed by the person that is the subject of the trademark. If the living individual’s a minor, then the appropriate party to sign the written consent [...] Read More