Duck Fallas 209 Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) RG3 is trademarking himself May 9, 2012, 10:25 am Robert Griffin III is trademarking himself. The Redskins’ new quarterback is taking preemptive legal steps to ensure that others don’t profit off of his name and his fame, Griffin has formed a company called Thr3escompany, LLC and has has submitted for trademarks to RGIII, RG3, Robert Griffin III, and Unbelievably Believable. It’s not as though RG3 wants to collect money every time someone uses his name or nickname in print or on the air. The trademark application specified that he wanted to protect the use of them on “shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, shorts, footwear, hats, caps, athletic uniforms.” So, if you have had any “RG3” T-shirt printed up, you might want to figure out an alternate use for them. The “Unbelievably believable” phrase comes from his Heisman Trohpy acceptance speech. Here is the full quote: “This is unbelievably believable. It’s unbelievable because in the moment we’re all amazed when great things happen. But it’s believable because great things don’t happen without hard work.” I think this may be taking things a tad bit too far, but more power to him. Edited May 9, 2012 by Duck Fallas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted May 9, 2012 Already has an ego as big as $cam Newton. Not surprised. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted May 9, 2012 Hey, it's a brave new world out there. I don't blame the guy for wanting to get a piece of the money people are making off of his name. The Bengals profited for years off of the Icky shuffle, and look at Icky Woods now. "Bo Knows" could have had Bo set for life if he'd have had a piece of all of that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 9, 2012 I don't think this has anything to do with ego. If it were me, I'd want control over the use of my name or acronyms of my name. The "unbelievably believable" thing is dumb, though. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted May 9, 2012 The only person that should make money of your name is you and your estate. No problems with RGIII doing this. He's already in commercials and shit. He's been all over TV. I'd rather see the money go to the players instead of the rich fat cat owners. They're the ones who earn it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted May 9, 2012 I don't see anything wrong with it. If he has a good rookie season and/or career, people would be able to profit off of his hard work. Why shouldn't he trademark it to make sure he gets the profits instead of some person who did nothing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted May 9, 2012 Here are some things that had the name RG3 before he was popular. Clicky I think it's retarded to copyright words. I dont give a shit about the reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 9, 2012 Here are some things that had the name RG3 before he was popular. Clicky I think it's retarded to copyright words. I dont give a shit about the reason. A "Robotic Greens Mower 3" for golf courses, the name of an obscure motocross suspension supplier in Indiana that offers no reasoning as to why it is called "RG3", and...that's virtually it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted May 10, 2012 A "Robotic Greens Mower 3" for golf courses, the name of an obscure motocross suspension supplier in Indiana that offers no reasoning as to why it is called "RG3", and...that's virtually it. There are a few more. I'm just pointing out the existence of products prior to his celebrity. Not sure how easy it will be for him to copyright it. Remember when Donald Trump tried to trademark "You're Fired". Why the public backlash for that? Same concept, both are stupid. He wants to copyright his own name? Fine, whatever. Don't trademark a stupid slogan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 10, 2012 There are a few more. I'm just pointing out the existence of products prior to his celebrity. Not sure how easy it will be for him to copyright it. Remember when Donald Trump tried to trademark "You're Fired". Why the public backlash for that? Same concept, both are stupid. He wants to copyright his own name? Fine, whatever. Don't trademark a stupid slogan. Like I said originally, I think "unbelievably believable" is lame and trademarking it was even more stupid, but trademarking one's initials rather than allowing people to do what they will with them makes a ton of sense to me. Not only does it prevent people from making crappy looking shirts or whatnot that you didn't approve, but it prevents people from making money off of him in any way. Also, it keeps people from making "RG3 sucks cock" memorabilia, though that type of thing is much less common. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socal 524 Posted May 10, 2012 I think it might be safe to say that RG3® won't be one of the 78% of NFL players that go broke after they retire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted May 10, 2012 I don't think this has anything to do with ego. If it were me, I'd want control over the use of my name or acronyms of my name. The "unbelievably believable" thing is dumb, though. I thought the exact same thing, and it sounds like the trademark application is specifically tailored to clothing so it's not like he's going to go after ESPN every time they use the moniker on air 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted May 10, 2012 It's certainly a good decision by him to trademark himself,his name,acronyms and so... But that "unbelieveably believeable" thing shouldn't be commented.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted May 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with this. People were making bank off these "words" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted May 20, 2012 He wants to do this, let him, although the slogan needs to go. It just doesn't sound right to my ears at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckeyes 4 Posted May 28, 2012 I don't agree with the slogan. But the RG3, RGIII stuff I have no problem with. Smart business move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
