Beyonce and Jay-Z Want to Trademark Daughter's Name: Smart or Silly?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/02/09 21:58:22

Related Topics: Blue Ivy, Trademark, Daughter, Baby, Jay-z, Beyonce, Child, Fashion, Marijuana, Wisconsin, Fragrance, Patent, Nyc, Denied

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Perhaps prompted by reports of a popular marijuana strain named after their daughter, Beyonce and Jay-Z have filed to patent the name of their first child, Blue Ivy. According to The Washington Post, they not only want to protect the name from being used to someone else's profit, but also to secure it for entrepreneurial use, should they decide to use it "for a future line of baby carriages, baby cosmetics, [and] diaper bags."

A few people have already tried to patent the name -- last month, a fashion designer filed for "Blue Ivy Carter NYC" and a fragrance line filed for "Blue Ivy Carter Glory IV" -- but both requests were denied because the name clearly belong to "a very famous infant." However, a Wisconsin boutique filed for "Blue Ivy" more than a year ago, and they will be keeping their trademark as it received approval before the child's name was even announced -- unless, as The Washington Post notes, they feel like selling it. Do you think Beyonce and Jay-Z's plan to trademark Blue Ivy's name is smart -- or downright silly?

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sally 2012/02/09 23:12:00

Silly

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At this point it makes me think that they're not only exploiting their kid but they've used her as a marketing strategy. Honestly I didn't like their latest albums and I guess they just needed something to get them back in the spotlight.

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PM to janet 2012/02/10 18:54:00

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God Bless you and your son. A wonderful story to share with us all.

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janet to PM 2012/02/10 23:36:18

Thank you, Oh he is my grandson not son

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Massaro... to janet 2012/02/10 22:08:03

+1
That's so sweet.

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Tennessee3501 2012/02/10 17:47:37

Smart

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Anything to make a buck!

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cin 2012/02/10 17:45:54

Silly

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even if other people do use that name who the fukk cares. As long as they don't have her social or anything like that her identity is SAFE. Trademarking a name means it's for business and this tells me, their daughter is a business for them.

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alex to cin 2012/02/10 19:13:44

exactly, i see this nothing more as them securing her name in now for future marketing use. its a shame.

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Sarah TH Marshall Switcher 2012/02/10 17:38:13

Smart

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It's smart AND silly. It's honestly pretty ridiculous that they'd have to worry about people using their kids name for things, and it's kind of sad that all they can think about it baby makeup. At the same time it makes sense to block people from potentially using name recognition to market- if you hear about Apple Paltrow shampoo, you assume it has something to do with Apple Paltrow.

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rachelchappell 2012/02/10 17:36:42

Silly

+1
Its stupid!!!!!!!

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♥Bribri♥ ~Killjoy!~ IchLieb... 2012/02/10 17:24:35

Silly

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Trust me, you don't have to worry about me stealing your kid's stupid name. Seriously, Blue Ivy? Gross.

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the wizz 2012/02/10 17:16:25

Smart

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With that name I find their act to be one of thoughtfulness. Some jackass just may do that and use it commercially just to use that kids coattails or to twist the parents into paying a ton of $$$$ to get the rights back. I think it would be great if Beyonce comes out with a line of child safe perfume and cologne. hey, babies can make some serious stinks !! I know as I have 3 kids and 9 Gkids and let me tell ya, kids can outstink Dad something serious !!!!!

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AmeriDebby 2012/02/10 17:15:04

Smart

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It's a smart move. Especially since other people were attempting to do it for profit and business purposes. They didn't get where they are by being stupid.
I guess I should have trademarked my kid's name too. Nah, maybe not. She might have turned out like that douche bag Lindsey Lohan.

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Sandman366 2012/02/10 17:07:47

Silly

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That's just plain stupid.

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compufreek 2012/02/10 17:03:25

Silly

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Seriously, that is a dopey name to saddle a child with!!!!

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olemanjoehill 2012/02/10 16:58:33

Silly

+1
how stupid can u b..

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Suhana 2012/02/10 16:53:29

Silly

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Since noone names there baby or desire to name the baby it really does not make a difference what they get trademark! It is just a baby!

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Jan Haskell 2012/02/10 16:50:59

Silly

+4
A baby is a blessing - not a commodity.

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Tom Trojan 2012/02/10 16:46:45

Silly

+1
It sounds like a fungus....

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jamiegreco 2012/02/10 16:45:52

Smart

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I think it's more likely that they're doing this to prevent others from profiting from their daughter's name, which shows a lot of foresight.

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Tom Trojan to jamiegreco 2012/02/10 16:48:20

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Why would you label the child with such a silly name in the first place if not to get attention for yourself???

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tonia 2012/02/10 16:37:05

Smart

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Original and smart if that's what they want who cares

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Tom Trojan to tonia 2012/02/10 16:48:51

There is nothing "smart" about it....

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AmeriDebby to Tom Trojan 2012/02/10 17:22:26

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TT? Hmmm, had your TT been trademarked maybe Audi would owe you for usage. And can you imagine the money "Trojan" would owe you? C'mon, If 'Tom Trojan' is your real name, I know the porn industry if flipping over a name like yours. It's so cool. BTW, it's not a silly name, yours or their kid's name.

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Tom Trojan to AmeriDebby 2012/02/13 16:37:57 (edited)

In the words of that great philosopher Forrest Gump. "stupid is, as stupid does..." and there is nothing smart about naming a child Blue Ivy.....

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AmeriDebby to Tom Trojan 2012/02/18 15:18:52

Forest Hump would have made a great porno name too.,,actually, it probably did.

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bert 2012/02/10 16:34:51

Silly

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I wouldn't use the word silly for one thing, but that's me!! I think they want to make money off their kid, because they know that their music career SUCKS and it's coming to an end!! So they are going to milk it from this kid, they are not responsible people, because they would keep the child out of the media. That's why so many celebrities keep their kids out of the media until they are ready, not these two idiots!!

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alex to bert 2012/02/10 19:17:19

living vicariously through your kid...to the MAX!!

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julie1056 2012/02/10 16:24:47

Silly

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Could be smart as a marketing strategy but totally STUPID. Come on trademark Blue Ivy? Sounds like a florist shop. Just a couple of people with lots of money seeking publicity.

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rosebud 2012/02/10 16:23:23

Silly

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This poor child will most likely have a very difficult time in her life with this name given her by her parents.

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prosper... to rosebud 2012/02/10 18:46:25

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I kinda doubt that. Her parents have the money to make sure her life is as easy as they want it to be.

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alex to prosper... 2012/02/10 19:19:13

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sure her life will be financially easy, but when she starts going to school thats when the real 'fun' begins for her.

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prosper... to alex 2012/02/10 19:57:56

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She'll go to private school with others born to similar circumstances. Besides, if she looks anything like her mama, no one is gonna gonna give a damn what her name is.

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rosebud to prosper... 2012/02/14 16:31:59

You , evidently , have no idea how very bad even private schools can be. People are people regardless of where they attend school.

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gregpphoto 2012/02/10 16:20:45

Smart

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Its smart, but also disgusting. Oh, Jay-Z doesnt have enough money?? Go F yourself.

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QuietChallenge 2012/02/10 16:16:39

Silly

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Selfish.

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I NEED A HORSE 2012/02/10 15:41:12
irish -liberty or death! 2012/02/10 15:38:22 (edited)

Silly

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seems they have stolen the name from someone else!

a new strain of marijuana called “OG Blue Ivy has been making the rounds.

seems they think their kid(?) is worth more as a trademark? some parents ehh?

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barby karring 2012/02/10 15:38:07 (edited)

Smart

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Lock it in copyright the name of your baby'

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ID51 2012/02/10 15:36:00

Silly

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This woman's a legend in her own mind! It's a ridiculous name, and her self-important attitude has worn thin. I was done with her when she and her entourage treated the other new parents in the hospital so shabbily. She needs to get over herself.

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irish -... to ID51 2012/02/10 15:41:14 (edited)

she had to hide the surrogate didn't she? http://www.chfi.com/files/bey...

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barby k... to ID51 2012/02/10 15:50:12

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Sound like you hatin' on her; don't do that it shows your weakness. One need not glorify this woman or put her down, just remain neutral to her situation; because nothing we say will make a difference, it is what it is. Don't get bent out in your mind over somene you don't know personally' its not healthy for you.

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