By Michael Kondoudis, Small Business Trademark Attorney
This is our COMPLETE guide to the RIGGED ELECTION trademark and President Trumps efforts to trademark RIGGED ELECTION. If you need to know about President Trump’s efforts to trademark the phrase RIGGED ELECTION, then this guide is for you.
Trump Wanted to Trademark RIGGED ELECTION!
Recently, news broke that President Donald Trump wanted to trademark RIGGED ELECTION in the weeks after the 2020 election. This is not something we see very often—a sitting president trying to trademark a phrase. So, how did this happen, and what does this mean? Let’s take a closer look.
Of all the documents the committee released, one that stands out is a transcript of testimony from President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. In his testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, Jared Kushner testified that President Trump wanted to trademark RIGGED ELECTION!
How Did We Learn About President Trump’s Wanting to Trademark RIGGED ELECTION!
Jared Kushner. Information about President Trump’s attempt to trademark RIGGED ELECTION! came from his son-in-law Jared Kushner in his sworn testimony before the Jan. 6 committee. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner testified before the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. During its investigation, the Jan. 6 committee compiled considerable evidence through documents and testimony. The Jan. 6 committee concluded by releasing most of that evidence.
What are the Details?
Jared Kushner testified that he received an email from former White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino titled “POTUS requests” that said:
Hey Jared! POTUS wants to trademark/own rights to below, don’t know who to see —or ask…I don’t know who to take to.
Jared Kushner testified that he forwarded the email to Eric Trump and the campaign’s legal representatives.
Did Trump Trademark RIGGED ELECTION!
No, President Trump did not trademark RIGGED ELECTION! A search of the online records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals that no application was ever filed to trademark RIGGED ELECTION!
President Trump did not trademark the phrase RIGGED ELECTION.
Is the Phrase RIGGED ELECTION! Trademarked?
No, the phrase RIGGED ELECTION! is not trademarked. A search of the online records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals that no one has filed an application for the phrase RIGGED ELECTION!
What is a Trademark?
Trademarks are devices that are used to identify and differentiate one company or its product from the competition. Trademarks protect brands. The most common types of trademarks are words, names, logos, and phrases.
Trademark registration is a legal process administered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that comes with national legal rights.
Does Donald Trump Own Other Trademarks?
Yes. Donald Trump owns many federal trademarks for his name, family crest, and buildings, for example.
For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business Owner to Brand Owner. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories.
Fun Facts: Michael is a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and an actual rocket scientist (B.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics, Indiana University 1994).