Mick Foley files trademark on his childhood character creation.
In 1997, Mick Foley shared dude love with the world. Dude Love was his childhood character creation for what he would have wanted to be as a professional wrestler.
The hippest cap in the land, Dude Love captured gold on his first outing ever, winning the Tag Team Championship with Stone Cold Steve Austin from Owen Hart and The British Bulldog. Dude Love would not last long, but he is part of the legacy of Mick Foley and now, Mick Foley owns the intellectual property for the character.
On Monday, February 21, Mick Foley filed to trademark the name of Dude Love for wrestling purposes and merchandising purposes.
You can see the full trademark description below.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Hats; Shirts; Bandanas; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts
IC 041. US 100 101 107. 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 a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing video podcasts in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestling and sports entertainment in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes. FIRST USE: 19850000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960700
Mick Foley was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 and still has a loving relationship with the brand although he has been openly critical of them in recent months.
Mick Foley also filed a similar trademark on the gimmick of Cactus Jack. Learn more here.
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