Kemo
10-18-2023, 05:05 PM
Upon the announcement of Jade Cargill's signing with WWE, many fans were curious to see if the former TBS Champion would retain ownership of her ring name, which is also her real name.
When talent join WWE, the company will typically create a new ring name for them to perform under, attached with a trademark connected to WWE. If a newly signed WWE Superstar maintains their established ring name, WWE will still usually file a trademark to maintain a sense of ownership over the moniker. Following her signing, Cargill noted that she was adamant about keeping the "Jade Cargill" name in WWE.
According to a recent trademark filing, Cargill has taken the first steps to do that. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Cargill filed an application to trademark her name on October 11 through her company "Jade Cargill LLC" with the aid of attorney Michael E. Dockins.
This trademark is intended to cover goods and services, such as merchandise and various entertainment purposes. Per the USPTO, the "Jade Cargill" trademark has been filed under the following categories:
G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Leggings; Socks; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts
G & S: Action figure toys; Action figures; Action figures and accessories therefor; Toy action figures.
G & S: 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 professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.
Jade Cargill has been seen on episodes of NXT and most recently on Friday's episode of Smackdown during a run-in with Charlotte Flair. She has not officially made her debut.
When talent join WWE, the company will typically create a new ring name for them to perform under, attached with a trademark connected to WWE. If a newly signed WWE Superstar maintains their established ring name, WWE will still usually file a trademark to maintain a sense of ownership over the moniker. Following her signing, Cargill noted that she was adamant about keeping the "Jade Cargill" name in WWE.
According to a recent trademark filing, Cargill has taken the first steps to do that. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Cargill filed an application to trademark her name on October 11 through her company "Jade Cargill LLC" with the aid of attorney Michael E. Dockins.
This trademark is intended to cover goods and services, such as merchandise and various entertainment purposes. Per the USPTO, the "Jade Cargill" trademark has been filed under the following categories:
G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Leggings; Socks; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts
G & S: Action figure toys; Action figures; Action figures and accessories therefor; Toy action figures.
G & S: 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 professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.
Jade Cargill has been seen on episodes of NXT and most recently on Friday's episode of Smackdown during a run-in with Charlotte Flair. She has not officially made her debut.