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Supreme Court Unsympathetic to Activist Who Wants to Trademark Anti-Trump Insult

Left-wing lawyer Steve Elster wants exclusive legal rights to market 'Trump Too Small' T-shirts.

November 1, 2023BY Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court to Decide If Insult Against Trump Can Be Trademarked

The Supreme Court decided on June 5 to consider whether a progressive activist can trademark a belittling phrase ...

June 5, 2023BY Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court Questions Whether Foreign Trademark Infringement Verdict Should Stand

A domestic manufacturer urged the Supreme Court on March 21 to uphold a $90 million award against a ...

March 21, 2023BY Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Trademarking Immoral or Scandalous Words

WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court overturned a ban preventing “immoral” or “scandalous” words and symbols from being trademarked, ruling the ...

June 24, 2019BY Matthew Vadum