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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 ~ In a groundbreaking decision, the law firm Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg (RJLF) has emerged victorious in their trademark case against comic industry giants Marvel and DC Comics. The firm successfully obtained an order from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that cancels Marvel and DC's SUPER HERO trademarks, allowing their clients, S.J. Richold and Superbabies Limited, to freely use the term SUPER HERO.
This ruling is being hailed as a transformative moment as the term SUPER HERO now enters the public domain, free from corporate ownership. This outcome is seen as a major win for creators and companies worldwide, who can now harness a term that has long been associated with heroism and creativity without fear of legal repercussions.
The legal battle began when RJLF challenged the exclusivity of the SUPER HERO trademarks after DC attempted to block Richold's efforts to promote The Super Babies - a team of superpowered superhero babies. In their petition to cancel the trademarks, RJLF presented evidence of how Marvel and DC had used these marks to stifle competition and push out small and independent comic creators.
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Adam Adler, lead counsel for Superbabies, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome stating, "This result is not just a win for our client but a victory for creativity and innovation. By establishing SUPER HEROES' place in the public domain, we are safeguarding it as a symbol of heroism available to all storytellers."
S.J. Richold, one of RJLF's clients, also shared his thoughts on this landmark victory saying, "Superhero stories teach us to stand up for the little guy, so it's only fitting that the liberation of SUPER HEROES would come at the hands of The Super Babies - the littlest of them all. My hope is that this victory will inspire smaller companies to share their stories with the world."
With this ruling in place, it is expected that the use of the term SUPER HERO will become more widespread and accessible, allowing for a greater diversity of voices and stories in the comic industry. This decision serves as a reminder that creativity should not be limited by corporate ownership and that the public domain is a space for all to explore and create.
This ruling is being hailed as a transformative moment as the term SUPER HERO now enters the public domain, free from corporate ownership. This outcome is seen as a major win for creators and companies worldwide, who can now harness a term that has long been associated with heroism and creativity without fear of legal repercussions.
The legal battle began when RJLF challenged the exclusivity of the SUPER HERO trademarks after DC attempted to block Richold's efforts to promote The Super Babies - a team of superpowered superhero babies. In their petition to cancel the trademarks, RJLF presented evidence of how Marvel and DC had used these marks to stifle competition and push out small and independent comic creators.
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Adam Adler, lead counsel for Superbabies, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome stating, "This result is not just a win for our client but a victory for creativity and innovation. By establishing SUPER HEROES' place in the public domain, we are safeguarding it as a symbol of heroism available to all storytellers."
S.J. Richold, one of RJLF's clients, also shared his thoughts on this landmark victory saying, "Superhero stories teach us to stand up for the little guy, so it's only fitting that the liberation of SUPER HEROES would come at the hands of The Super Babies - the littlest of them all. My hope is that this victory will inspire smaller companies to share their stories with the world."
With this ruling in place, it is expected that the use of the term SUPER HERO will become more widespread and accessible, allowing for a greater diversity of voices and stories in the comic industry. This decision serves as a reminder that creativity should not be limited by corporate ownership and that the public domain is a space for all to explore and create.
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