Marvel and DC lost the rights to the name ‘superhero’ they had owned for more than 50 years: but why?
September 30, 2024
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When we think of superheroes, we all undoubtedly think of Marvel and DC. Both companies were etched in our minds with the characters they created many years ago.
When we think of superheroes, we all undoubtedly think of Marvel and DC. Both companies were etched in our minds with the characters they created many years ago. They also patented the term “superhero”, not only in society, but also legally.
However, a report shared by Reuters shows that this will soon come to an end. The two companies own “trademark for the term “Superhero” lost.
Lost after objection from a small comic book company
The US Patent and Trademark Office says about superhero babiesSuperbabiesCreated by a small comic book manufacturing company called Superbabies Limited as a result of the objection revoked the patent.
The name behind Superbabies produces DC’s own comics hinders efforts to promote this He objected to the naming rights of both Marvel and DC. His objection also had a positive outcome. Neither company responded to the objection within the time period given to them until July 24, and as a result, “Super Hero” was created. naming rights have been lost happened.
Registration of the name “Super Hero”, until 1967 It extended to . However, currently all four patents received for this name have been canceled. Its use by other companies will therefore no longer cause any problems.
Let’s not forget to point out that terms other than Super Hero still exist within Marvel and DC. Both companies have been in existence since 2018.SuperheroesHe has the patent on the name. Since 1985 “Super bad guy“They’re trademarked.
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