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Archived Jeb! Forgot To Renew Web Domain: Donald Trump Buys JebBush.com (donald-trump.leadstories.com)
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[–] TheRealVladimirPutin 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Yes, you must apply. And the USPTO can reject it for a number of reasons, including on the basis of "being offensive."
[–] Ah_Pook 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Morgan Freeman, among others, would disagree.
[–] TheRealVladimirPutin 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
He had to apply. It was given to him because he is well known. Same thing with Caitlyn Jenner. There are also cases where people's trademark application of their own name has been denied because it is not sufficiently well known, too common, or a combination thereof.