This diary was cross-posted to my blog.
The tragic choice of John McCain two weeks ago, to ask Sarah Palin to be his running mate, is having repercussions in many ways across American culture and life. Who would have predicted anyone, much less four people, taking out trademark applications related to her?
On a lark, looking for a few laughs, I searched the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's web site for recent trademarks related to Palin. Four hits were returned, each with either charm or weirdness.
Click here to visit the trademark search engine, then enter "palin" as the term, and you'll be linked to the four applications.
Let's check them out, and I hope your funny bone is tickled:
1. PALIN PINK
Word Mark
PALIN PINK
Goods and Services
IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Cosmetics; Cosmetics and make-up; Cosmetics, namely lip primer
Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 77563394
Filing Date September 5, 2008
Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Wilson, Nicole L. INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES Baltimore MARYLAND 21220
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
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You go, girl! Are there enough GOP women and drag queens to make such beauty products with this color profitable? Probably, but I doubt that they're all registered to vote.
2. PRO-CHOICE & PRO-PALIN
Word Mark
PRO-CHOICE & PRO-PALIN
Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; T-shirts
Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 77562902
Filing Date September 4, 2008
Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) MEDIALORE LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CONNECTICUT WESTPORT CONNECTICUT 06880
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
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Um, besides the people who work for the company that took out the trademark, are there any other voters who are pro-choice and backing Palin?
3. BEWARE OF PALIN
Word Mark BEWARE OF PALIN
Goods and Services IC B . US B . G & S: SECTION 1(b)
Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 77561916
Filing Date September 4, 2008
Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) David Lawford Lawrence INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES Fayetteville ARKANSAS 72703
Type of Mark CERTIFICATION MARK Register PRINCIPAL
Other Data The certification mark, as intended to be used by authorized persons, is intended to certify motivation, election, inspiration.
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Boring. Not worth trademarking. Will not be a hit at haunted houses this Halloween.
4. PALIN NOT STALIN
Word Mark
PALIN NOT STALIN
Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Eyeshades; Golf shirts; Shirts; Sports shirts; Sweat shirts; T-shirts; Wearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 77559711
Filing Date September 1, 2008
Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Karich, Eric K. INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES Mansfield TEXAS 76063
Attorney of Record Eric Karich
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
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I didn't know he was on this year's ballot. When did tyrannical and murderous Uncle Joe come back to life and become a choice for voters this fall?