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Proud Boys losing control of their name to a Black church

The Proud Boys lost control over their name and trademark following a court ruling that bars them from using their name or symbols without the consent of a Black church they vandalized. The church won a $2.8 million judgment against the Proud Boys for their violent actions in December 2020.

Proud Boys lose trademark rights to church after lawsuit

A DC judge awarded the Proud Boys' trademarks to Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, preventing the far-right group from using their name or logos. The church sued the Proud Boys for destroying Black Lives Matter signs during a rally for President Trump in December 2020.

Mariah Carey and the 'Queen of Christmas' Controversy

Mariah Carey rejected the title of 'Queen of Christmas' and instead hailed the Blessed Virgin Mary as the real 'Queen of Christmas.' The controversy arose when Carey's company filed a trademark petition for the title, which was later rejected. Other artists like Darlene Love and Elizabeth Chan opposed Carey's claim to the title.

Supreme Court ruling on 'Trump too small' trademark

The Supreme Court ruled against a liberal activist who tried to trademark the phrase 'Trump too small' due to the living-person exception in trademark law. The court upheld the decision that trademarks involving names of living individuals cannot be granted without their written consent.

Airport Name Change Controversy

Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name in an attempt to attract more passengers, but San Francisco officials are strongly against the idea due to concerns of confusing travelers and violating trademark laws.