Trademarking is becoming a common thing for celebrities to do, choosing a word or phrase to make their own, meaning if anyone else wants to use it on any promotion, advertising, merchandise etc it has to gain permission from the owner or they run the risk of being sued!
The latest in trademarks is from Kris Jenner who wants to trademark the word ‘Momager’ now that she is embracing the nickname which she has been given since her family, The Kardashian’s, rose to fame.
The meaning is a mother who also manages their family. It has some positive and negative associations with it, some see it as it’s an impressive thing to do to build your family such a big reputation in the public eye, others however may think a Momager is a bit pushy in forcing their children into show business without thinking about their mental and physical well being.
Kim Kardashian
Kris is not the only member of the Kardashian family with a trademark – her daughter Kim also has ownership of ‘Kimsaprincess’ which she filed for back in 2007 and she uses it for cosmetics, jewellery and underwear.
Mike Sorrentino/The Situation
From one reality TV show to another, Mike Sorrention from Jersey Shore also known as ‘The Situation’ wanted to trademark his nickname which ultimately is what he called his abs. He wanted it to use on bathing suits, underwear, and other merchandise. However he had some competition from his own brother! He wanted to use it on underwear too. However neither of them got it as it belongs to Jersey shore, as it states in Mike’s contract.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has quite a few, with her most famous being ‘This Sick Beat’ she also has trademarked many of her song lyrics including ‘Party like it’s 1989,’ ‘Cause we never go out of style,’ ‘Could show you incredible things’ and ‘Nice to meet you, where you been?’. These are all from her 1989 album and stops them being used on any merchandize. Her name, signature and initials have also received trademark protection.
Beyonce & Jay Z
This super star couple have applied to trademark their daughters full name, ‘Blue Ivy Carter’ after being refused trade marking ‘Blue Ivy’ due to it already being a company name for an event and wedding planner. Jay Z explained why they are doing it by saying, “People wanted to make products based on our child’s name and you don’t want anybody trying to benefit off your baby’s name”.
LMFAO
The common meaning for LMFAO is Laugh My swear word, followed by another swear word’s Off. So when Redfoo and Sky Blu from the band with the same name tried to file for a trademark they were refused due to what that common meaning is. However when they explained the F in “LMFAO” actually stands for ‘Freaking’ and not the other f word they thought it should be ok.
Trey Songz
Trey Songz had a bit of a rough time securing the phrase he wanted. US TV programme Storage Wars star Dave Hester, also wanted it. The term is a bit of an unusual one that most of us probably say everyday and that is ‘YUUUP!’ Trey Songz tried 3 times to legalise the trademark as he claimed he had it first, back in 2009 and Dave Hester started using it on his merchandise in 2011.
Paris Hilton
Some celebs are really protective over their trademarks and they should be if they mean they get money out of someone else using it! When a card company used the phrase ‘That’s Hot’ on a card, Paris Hilton was hot on it as that’s her phrase! She has had ownership of it since in February 2007 at the peak of her fame.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks has quite a nice one. After trying 14 times she was proved the word ‘Smize’ which means to smile with your eyes, which she uses on bags.
50 Cent
50 cent is not only Curtis Jackson’s stage name but it is also a registered trademark. Back in 2008 he had a bit of an issue with Tacobell as he claimed they have violated his trademark.
Apparently a fake letter, suggested that 50 Cent should change his name to ‘79 Cent,’ ‘89 Cent,’ or ‘99 Cent’. The purpose of the letter was to promote Taco Bell’s value menu. The letter made it into the news and 50 Cent tried to sue them for using his trademarked persona and stage name to promote Taco Bell’s business and products.
On Taco bells side, a spokesmen had said, “We made a good faith, charitable offer to 50 Cent to change his name to either 79, 89 or 99 Cent for one day by rapping his order at a Taco Bell, and we would have been very pleased to make the $10,000 donation to the charity of his choice.”
The Phoenix FM Club Guide
Date: 29th May 2015
Time: 9pm – 3am
Event: Darrell Privett
Location: Sugar Hut, Brentwood
Details: Former Towie star and celebrity DJ returns to the Sugar Hut.
Admission entry: £5 until midnight, £10 after.
Website: www.sugarhutbrentwood.com
Date: 29th May 2015
Time:
Event: Reflex
Location: Yates, Romford
Details: Great sounds from the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.
Admission entry: Free entry until 11pm
Website: www.weareyates.co.uk/romford
Date: 29th May 2015
Time: 10pm – 4 am
Event: Entourage
Location: Fiction, Romford
Details: Hear the freshest RnB and House delivered to you by residents DJ Kicker, Craig B, Chris Vibes and Brad James.
Admission entry: £3 before midnight, £7 after.
Website: www.fictionclub.co.uk/romford
Date: 29th May 2015
Time: 10pm – 4am
Event: 2 Damn Hot Bashment Party
Location: Miya, Chelmsford
Details: Flying in from Japan just for this night, the boys of Mighty Crown will be performing live.
Admission entry: £10
Website: www.miyanightclub.com
Date: 30th May 2015
Time: 5.30pm
Event: Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Location: The Merchant Brentwood.
Details: Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Admission entry:
Website: www.themerchantbrentwood.co.uk
Date: 30th May 2015
Time: 10pm – 3am
Event: Evoke 2.0 Presents: Ollie Proudlock
Location: Evoke, Chelmsford
Details: Made In Chelsea star Ollie Proudlock is in Evoke for a meet and greet.
Admission entry: £5 online, £7 on the door, free before 11 is on the guest list.
Website: www.evokenightclub.com
Date: 30th May 2015
Time: 9pm – 4am
Event: UV Party
Location: Chicago’s, Chelmsford
Details: Chicago’s biggest UV party of the year with UV cannons, live DJ’s, entertainment and free glow sticks!
Admission entry: £6 before midnight, £8 after.
Website: www.chicagosbars.co.uk/chelmsford
Date: 30th May 2015
Time:
Event: Missoula, Saturdays
Location: Missoula, Chelmsford
Details: 2 floors of club anthems with special guests and entertainment.
Admission entry: Free entry before 10.30pm
Website: www.missoulachelmsford.co.uk
Date: 30th May 2015
Time: Open until 3am
Event: Vicky Pattison and Casey Batchelor
Location: Missoula, Romford
Details: Fancy meeting the Geordie Queen or Celebrity Big Brother star? Then come to this meet and greet at Missoula!
Admission entry: Free before 10pm
Website: www.missoulabars.co.uk/missoularomford
Date: 30th May 2015
Time: 10pm – 4am
Event: Festival (Carry on Afterparty)
Location: Circuit, Romford
Details: If you are going to We Are Festival this weekend then why not carry on the party at Circuit. With Pete Nicholls DJing in the main room and Ego in the Ver2 Lounge
Admission entry: £8 online, £10 on the door.
Website: www.circuitessex.com
