We keep an eye on several famous personalities and businesses to see what they’ve trademarked, both recently and historically.
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
Starbucks corporation is a multinational coffee house chain headquartered in Seattle. They are the largest coffee chain globally, with over 33,000 Starbucks stores across 80+ countries. Across these franchises, Starbucks has more than 400,000 workers (as of 2019). Starbucks was founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker in 1971. In the 1980s, they … Read more
Apple Inc, also known as the Apple Computer Company, was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976. Wayne, an Atari veteran, agreed to become a co-founder of the company in return for a 10% stake. However, within two weeks, he sold his stake back to Apple for $800 and left, leaving … Read more
Coca-Cola syrup was created in the 1880s by pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1889, Pemberton sold the formula and brand for $2,300 (approximately $68,000 in 2021) to Asa Griggs Candler, who incorporated the Coca-Cola company in Atlanta in 1892. Originally, the drink contained coca leaf and kola nut, which added a stimulant … Read more
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, or Disney enterprises, is a global entertainment and media giant headquartered in Burbank, California. Disney was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the ”Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio” It has operated under several other names, including ”The Walt Disney Studio” and ”Walt Disney … Read more
Nike is a large multi-national sports company with 700 stores worldwide and offices in more than 40 countries, including the United States. As of 2015, Nike has over 62,000 employees working across the company. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. In addition to this, they have a strong social … Read more
Tesla, Inc. has had an interesting history so far – not only with its products and founder, but also with its trademarks. In fact, the company was almost named something completely different, as CEO Elon Musk revealed in a tweet: Tesla was almost called Faraday, as original holder of Tesla Motors trademark refused to sell … Read more
From his Wikipedia page: Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the 45th and current President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality. Trump was born in the New York City borough of Queens. He earned an economics degree from the … Read more