A new Marvel and DC crossover event just took place. Only, we doubt either are happy it happened. The United States Trademark Office has cancelled the two companies’ joint ownership of the term ...
You know how Marvel and DC have held joint ownership over trademarks for “Super Hero” for decades? That time is apparently mostly over, as the US Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the ...
If you've ever read a Marvel or DC press release, chances are you've seen the companies refer to characters like Spider-Man and Batman as "Super Heroes." "Super Hero" has, in fact, become the norm ...
Now, a trademark challenge brought on behalf of a children's book author means that permission from Marvel or DC Comics is no longer required, either. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's ...