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Keith Lee Trademarks Ring Name
Keith Lee is attempting to secure his ring name as WWE is having issues trademarking it.
Keith Lee filed trademark for the name “KEITH LEE” on 12/18 with The United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The trademark filing included several screenshots showing he has used the name as a professional wrestler, dating back to 2008. The filing was done outside WWE.
Keith Lee also provided a signed consent form for his own filing, which can be viewed below.
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 041: Arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment events; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and entertainer through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; Entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting an array of athletic events rendered live and recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Fan clubs; Music production services; Production and distribution of television shows and movies; Entertainment services in the nature of recording, production and post-production services in the field of music; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing a website featuring entertainment information in the field(s) of of sports and entertainment, namely, wrestling
WWE Having Issues Trademarking Keith Lee’s Name
WWE currently has an active trademark filing for Keith Lee, which the United States Patent and Trademark Office is set to cancel due to not having a consent form on file. The trademark office sent WWE a letter last December, seeking a consent form signed by Keith Lee.
On 6/5, WWE responded to the request, “Applicant is in the process of obtaining the required consent.”
On 6/30 the trademark office sent WWE a letter indicating the trademark will be abandoned on 12/30 if they do not provide the consent form signed.
WWE is dealing with a similar issue with Keith Lee’s partner Mia Yim. She has also filed a trademark to secure her ring name outside
Recently, WWE had a number of trademarks refused due to not having active consent forms on file.
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