Kazuchika Okada files trademarks on his name.
On January 29, Kazuchika Okada filed for new trademarks on "Kazuchika Okada" for the purposes of merchandising and also for usage as a pro wrestler.
Full descriptions:
Mark For: KAZUCHIKA OKADA trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of hats; Shirts; Socks; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.
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 a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes
Okada is slated to become a free agent at the start of February 2024. He will continue to wrestle a couple of matches for NJPW, including a match against Hiroshi Tanahashi on February 11, before beginning a new journey in the world of wrestling.
Fans can read his thoughts on departing NJPW here.
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