We keep an eye on several famous personalities and businesses to see what they’ve trademarked, both recently and historically.
The National Football League (NFL) is an American Football league, consisting of a total of 32 teams, which in turn are divided between the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the top four American sports leagues. It has an 18 week season that runs from September to … Read more
In 1920, the National Commission was fractured. It had been created to manage relationships between two powerful sports leagues, but it wasn’t fit for purpose. In its stead, the Commissioner of Baseball took over. From 1901 to 1960, the AL and NL had eight teams each. In the ’60s, eight additional teams were added by … Read more
Kraft Food Group is an American food company that dates back to 1903. James L. Kraft launched Kraft in 1903 as a humble cheese company based in Chicago, but it became a retail distribution company over time. J. L Kraft Bros & Co was incorporated in 1909. In 1916, Kraft patented a cheese pasteurizing process … Read more
Google LLC is an American technology company that offers internet-related services and products internationally. Google’s offerings include online advertising, cloud computing, and the #1 search engine. In 1998 Google Inc was first launched by Larry Page and Sergey Brin to market Google Search, which was founded the same year. Page and Brin were students at … Read more
Nintendo is the world’s largest video game company (by revenue) with a history that traces back to 1880’s Japan. Initially started as a handmade Hanafuda supplier, it is now a multinational consumer electronics company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo is thought to be worth around 95 billion dollars. Popular Nintendo trademarks With over 100+ years … Read more
Frito-Lay, owned by PepsiCo, is a well-known snack food provider in the USA. Most of their food products are international household names, including Lay’s, Cheetos, and Doritos. The company began in 1930; In 1961, HW Lay & Company merged with the Frito Company to form Frito Lay Inc. Their four most popular brands were Fritos, … Read more
Burberry is one of the longest-running fashion brands globally; the brand was established in the 1850s by Thomas Burberry, who wanted to create a luxury brand offering clothing that could withstand British weather. The outdoor-wear of the era was uncomfortable and unflattering. In 1888 Gabardine, the breathable yet durable fabric was patented by Burberry Dr. … Read more
Gucci is a famous Italian fashion house that began in 1921, launched by its namesake, Guccio Gucci. The Gucci family no longer owns the company, but Gucci products remain as popular as ever. The vast majority of Gucci products are still made in Italy. During WWII, Gucci was forced to use canvas instead of their … Read more
CVS Pharmacy Inc is a subsidiary of CVS Health, formerly known as the consumer value store. CVS Health is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, initially founded in Massachusetts. In 2015, U.S. pharmacies and drug stores generated about 263.47 billion U.S. dollars in sales. CVS is the largest pharmaceutical provider in the USA, both by prescription … Read more
Jay Z (Legal name Shawn Carter) is an American Rapper, Artist, and businessman. He has been named one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. He is also known for being married to Beyonce Knowles. Jay Z was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised by a single mother. Jay-Z’s father, Adnis Reeve, … Read more
Netflix, Inc, the corporate giant and popular media services provider, was founded in the late 90s; they have grown exponentially and as of 2022, they hold the majority market cap of the streaming industry. Netflix began with a DVD shipping business model, but in 2007, they’d expand to streaming services online, and now, that is … Read more
Ford motor company is an American automaker based in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and is one of the few companies to survive the Great Depression and later World War II. The largest family-controlled company globally, the ford motor company has been in continuous family control for over a century. … Read more
Adidas AG is a corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany; Adidas is one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in Europe. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, including the Reebok Sportswear company alongside stakes in a German football club and Runtastic, an Austrian fitness technology company. Despite now being one of the largest sportswear … Read more
Harry Potter is the brainchild of author J.K Rowling, though Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. currently owns the distribution rights. The story follows Harry and his companions through the trials and tribulations of the wizarding world. The first book, Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone, was released in 1997 after famously being rejected by a dozen … Read more
Kylie Jenner is an American media mogul who shot to fame on the reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians and her sisters, including Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian. She has pioneered Kylie cosmetics and co-owns a clothing line with her sister, Kendall Jenner ”Kylie & Kendall.” In 2015, Jenner launched her own cosmetics … Read more
Walmart Inc, also known as Walmart Stores Inc, is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of supercenters, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Today, the corporate giant provides almost 20% of all food purchased in the USA. The company is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company had its beginnings in nearby Rogers, Arkansas, … Read more