The name George Floyd will no doubt live well after the protests leave – and some random men try to cash it out.
Someone named Munemo Mushonga filed a trademark application on June 5 for the name “George Floyd” which will be used for “the production and distribution of television shows and films,” according to legal documents disclosed by TMZ.
No connection is known between the late Minneapolis resident, Floyd – who died in police custody last month – and Mushonga, also does not appear to have a Hollywood colleague, Various reports. He also refused to reveal his plans for a trademark.
The trademark application lists Mushonga’s residence as Rhode Island, while at the same time the address he proposes is located in Miami, which appears to be the site of a construction company.
However, this is not yet an agreement. The US Patent and Trademark Office is very strict trademark on the name. To fulfill the requirements, Mushonga needed written approval from Floyd, who died on May 25 as a result of police violations. It is also unclear at this time whether permission from a Floyd representative will be sufficient. Furthermore, the agency can reject applications based on fame and Floyd’s status as a public figure.
