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Applications for trademarks have been filed for eight logos and wordmarks under the placeholder name "Utah Hockey Club," indicating the branding for Utah's NHL team is taking shape. The colors blue, black, and white have been claimed for some logos, but the final name and branding will be decided through a fan-voting process and won't be revealed until well into the first season.
The Oakland Athletics are set to relocate to Sacramento's Sutter Health Park from 2025-2027 before moving to Las Vegas in 2028. In preparation for this move, the franchise has filed trademarks for "Sacramento Athletics" and "Sacramento A's." The team will be called the "A's" or "The Athletics" during the interim period between Oakland and Vegas, and the decision on whether to include its temporary home in the team name for three years is pending. This move marks a significant change for the franchise, which has been based in Oakland since 1968.
The official website of the St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com, is the trademark of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club, featuring NHL trademarks and logos. All proprietary materials depicted on the website are the property of the NHL and respective NHL teams, and may not be reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright © 1999-2024 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League.
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known as "The Neptunes," are in a legal dispute over trademarks associated with their name. Hugo's attorneys accuse Williams of trying to fraudulently seek sole control of the trademarks and impose onerous business terms. Williams' attorneys deny malicious intentions and state they have reached out to share ownership with Hugo. The lawsuit relates to three trademark applications, but legal action could expand to include others. This marks the first public dispute between the legendary producing duo, who have been behind numerous hits from the early 2000s.
Chad Hugo has accused his longtime friend and production partner Pharrell Williams of "fraudulently" attempting to secure trademarks for the Neptunes without involving him, in violation of their agreement to share everything equally. Hugo's legal team filed a federal action alleging that Williams and his company filed trademark applications without consulting Hugo, while Williams' representatives claim they have repeatedly reached out to include Hugo in the ownership and administration of the trademarks. The dispute arises as the duo, known for producing and writing major hits, continues to work together and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022.
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, now owns the intellectual property rights and trademarks to his WWE stage name and a plethora of associated nicknames, catchphrases, and insults, including "Jabroni" and "Candy Ass." This comes as part of a deal with WWE owner TKO Group Holdings, which also granted Johnson a stock award valued at $30 million and the ability to collect royalties from merchandise sales bearing The Rock trademarks.
Nintendo has filed three separate trademarks in the UK related to the original GameCube controller, sparking speculation about a potential release of GameCube controllers and/or games. However, it's likely just a move to protect their legal interests, and no new releases have been confirmed at this time.
The official website of the St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com, is the trademark of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club, featuring NHL trademarks and logos. All proprietary materials depicted on the website are the property of the NHL and respective NHL teams, with copyright belonging to the St Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League.
Trademarks discovered by internet sleuths suggest that Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game, OD, may include multiplayer features. The trademarks include references to a "Social Scream System" and "Social Stealth," which align with Kojima's past games that have incorporated clever multiplayer integration. The use of Xbox's cloud infrastructure also indicates that OD is likely intended to be played online.
Square Enix has filed trademarks for "Visions of Mana" and "Pixelight" in Europe, Australia, and Japan, hinting at a potential new entry in the Mana series. The most recent game in the series was Trials of Mana in 2020, and a mobile game called Echoes of Mana was released in 2022 but discontinued after a year.
The official website of the St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com, is a trademark of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club, along with stlblues.com. The NHL and its registered trademarks, including the NHL Shield and the Stanley Cup, are the property of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos, marks, and team logos are also owned by the NHL and its respective teams, and reproduction without prior written consent is prohibited. Copyright © 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League.
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, has filed for two new trademarks under his new game studio Absurd Ventures. The trademarks are for the names 'AMERICAN CAPER' and 'A BETTER PARADISE'. Houser left Rockstar Games in 2020 and founded Absurd Ventures in 2021. The company is focused on building narrative worlds and creating characters for various mediums. Speculation suggests that an announcement about their projects may be made at The Game Awards, while Rockstar Games will reveal the official Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer in December.
Samsung has secured the trademarks for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, indicating that the company has plans for future iterations of its foldable phones. The trademarks were filed in September and have been published by the relevant authority in South Korea. While details about the Galaxy Z Flip 6 are scarce, it is speculated that the focus may be on a camera upgrade, following the significant display upgrade in the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Former NFL player Deion Sanders is capitalizing on his fame by filing for various trademarks, including "bull junk" and "give me my theme music." Despite his former team Colorado's recent losses, Sanders continues to be in the spotlight. Colorado has a chance to improve their season record with a win against Arizona State, while two of Sanders' former teams, the 49ers and the Cowboys, face off on Sunday night.
Samsung has already registered the trademark for the Galaxy S25, indicating the company's forward-thinking approach. This comes as no surprise, as Samsung has been known to secure trademarks for upcoming smartphones. While the legal paperwork doesn't reveal any details about the device, it suggests that Samsung is planning ahead for its future lineup. In the meantime, those looking for a new flagship phone can take advantage of Samsung's deals on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, including a trade-in credit of up to $900.