X, formerly known as Twitter had an iconic bird logo which was named “Larry” after NBA player Larry Bird. This was a tribute to NBA player, who played for the Boston Celtics, Biz Stone’s (one of the founders of Twitter) home-state team.
Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, trademarked by Mattel who have rights over this trademark and branding.
Marvel and DC Comics co-own the trademark for the word “superhero,” which is why you’ll often see other publishers use terms like “powered being” or “vigilante” instead.
Known for his calm demeanour on the field, the former India captain has secured legal rights over the title, “Captain Cool”. Many other famous sports personalities have also trademarked traits associated with them. Usain Bolt trademarking his lightning bolt pose, Michael Jordan protecting his name and jersey number are some of the examples of a growing trend of athletes branding their identities.
Apple gadgets still include a system sound called “Sosumi”- a pun on “so sue me”- a tongue-in-cheek nod to their long-running trademark battles with the Beatles’ parent company “Apple Corps”. Sound designer Jim Reekes named it as a sly jab, claiming it was a Japanese word to avoid scrutiny. The alert debuted in 1991 and stayed for decades as a hidden in-joke.
On August 1, 2025, the Delhi High Court recognized “NUTELLA” as a well-known trademark in India, granting it broader protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The ruling extends legal safeguards beyond Nutella’s product category, reinforcing brand identity, consumer trust and emphasizing public interest and consumer safety.
Meta owns the word “face” as a trademark. This mark was acquired by Meta from a UK company CIS Internet Limited, which ran the site Faceparty.com.
Tiffany Blue is a color trademark registered by Tiffany & Co. since 1998. It is officially recognized as Pantone Matching System (PMS) 1837.
