Adam Copeland Files for Trademarks Following AEW Debut – Adam Copeland, known as Edge during his WWE career, has taken steps to protect his intellectual property and image as he embarks on his AEW run.
Following his debut at AEW WrestleDream, where he officially signed with the promotion, Copeland filed several trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office through his company Wet Yeti, INC.
The trademarks he has filed for include:
- “Iconoclast”
- “The Rogue”
- “Cope”
- “Ledgend”
These trademark filings indicate that Copeland is looking to establish a brand identity and potentially use these names or phrases in his AEW persona or merchandise. It’s a common practice for wrestlers and entertainers to secure trademarks for their ring names, catchphrases, and other branding elements to have exclusive rights to their intellectual property. This allows them to control the use of their name and associated merchandise.
Here are the descriptions:
Mark For: ICONOCLAST trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of bandanas; Hats; Shirts; Socks; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.
Mark For: THE ROGUE trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.
Mark For: COPE trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.
Mark For: LEDGEND trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of bandanas; Hats; Shirts; Socks; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.
As Copeland takes on a full-time role in AEW, fans can expect to see more of his character and branding in the promotion’s programming and merchandise offerings.
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Adam Copeland Files for Trademarks Following AEW Debut
