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People Are Already Scrambling to Trademark ‘Linsanity’

As the Knicks go to Linfinity and beyond, some entrepreneurial fans are hoping to cash in.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Set to Trademark Baby Blue Ivy's Name

It’s “all Blue Ivy everything” for proud parents Jay-Z and Beyoncé: the couple reportedly filed an application to patent their baby girl’s name last month.

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Cadbury’s Chocolate Trademarks the Color Purple

A chocolate in any other color wouldn’t taste as sweet, the British confectioner says.

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Q&A: How Can Someone Trademark ‘Occupy Wall Street’?

CNN reports that a couple from Long Island, N.Y. is seeking to trademark “Occupy Wall Street” to sell T-shirts, bags and other items featuring the phrase. Forget the obvious irony in the effort to make money off a leaderless movement that rails against greed. Can the trademark-seeking couple pull it off?

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It’s War! Battle Erupts Over Poster Phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’

A fiery legal fight has broken out in the U.K. over the trademark for the slogan “keep calm and carry on” — the helpful advice of the British Government during World War II.

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Mickey’s Retreat: Disney Withdraws ‘SEAL Team Six’ Bid

It appears public outcry has dealt a blow to the mighty Magic Kingdom, as Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it would withdraw an application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeking exclusive right to use the term “SEAL Team 6” on its merchandise.

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Claiming What’s Theirs: Navy Files Trademarks for ‘SEAL TEAM’ and ‘NAVY SEALS’

There’s still no official acknowledgment of SEAL Team 6. But at least the Navy isn’t letting everyone else profit off their success.

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Capitalizing on the Commendation: Disney Trademarks ‘SEAL TEAM 6′

Since the Navy has never publicly acknowledged the team’s existence, it would appear the name is up for grabs. Enter Disney to snag the profits.

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Legally #Winning: Charlie Sheen Wants to Trademark 22 Catchphrases

When will the madness end?

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From Margaritas to Warlocks? Jimmy Buffett Wants to Trademark ‘Tiger Blood’

Why should Charlie Sheen be the only one profiting off his bizarre rants?