Marvel, DC Comics and Superhero
No More (Super) Heroes: Marvel and DC Lose Trademark for ‘Superhero’
In arguably the most shocking news to jumpstart the week, Marvel and DC Comics will soon lose their joint trademark for the term “Superhero.”
Marvel and DC lose trademark on "superhero"
Marvel and DC have jointly held the trademark for the word "superhero" since 1980, but no longer. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, in response to a petition from Superbabies, Limited, has canceled the trademark.
Marvel And DC Have Lost A Shared "Super Hero" Trademark First Registered In 1967
Marvel and DC have shared the "Super Hero" and "Super Heroes" trademarks since 1967, but both companies have lost that following a challenge from the creator of the Superbabies comic books. Check it out!
Joint Marvel, DC Trademark of 'Super Hero' Canceled Amid Challenge by Creator of 'Superbabies'
Attorney Adam Adler petitioned for cancelation of Marvel and DC Comics' trademarks, contending the "super hero" terms were generic. "What Marvel and DC were doing is really just the opposite and contrary to the values of their own heroes,
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane - It’s in the Public Domain! USPTO Cancels Marvel and DC Comics’ Trademarks for SUPER HERO and SUPER HEROES
The U.S. Patent and Trademark office has done what Thanos and Lex Luthor never could—defeat the larger than life combined forces of Marvel and DC.
Marvel and DC lose “Super Hero” trademark, opening doors for broader use in entertainment industry
For decades, Marvel and DC held exclusive rights to the term, allowing them to control its appearance in comic books, movies, merchandise, and marketing materials. This monopoly has been a key factor in shaping the superhero genre as we know it today,
Marvel, DC lose 'Super Hero' trademark after almost 60 years
Marvel and DC, the two titans of comics, have been co-owners of the "Super Hero" trademark since 1967. Now, they have lost the exclusive rights to the same. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has decided to cancel the trademark.
Marvel and DC lose the ability to use the term "SUPER HERO" as a trademark
Marvel and DC came after the publisher of a comic series called Superbabies, alleging trademark violation. But these babies fought back.
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Marvel and DC Just Lost the Super Hero Trademark: Here's What That Means
DC Comics and Marvel Comics registered a joint trademark of the word "superhero" in 1977, and it was eventually approved in 1979. Since then they have successfully ...
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