Multi-award winning singer Mariah Carey has been blocked from trademarking the title “Queen of Christmas”.
The singer, who is mostly associated with the title through his smash holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” filed a request with the US Patent and Trademark Office last year for sole control.
However, she lost the bid after another holiday musician, Elizabeth Chan, went to court to block her request, claiming it was “wrong for an individual to try to own and monopolize a moniker like the Queen of Christmas for the purposes of vile materialism.”
If Carey’s bid is successful, it will give him the right to seek financial restitution against anyone who uses the moniker to promote their goods and services.
Read below for more details.
Mariah Carey’s ‘Queen of Christmas’ Trademark Request Disallowed
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follow Daily Mail, Mariah Carey has had her application to trademark the name “Queen of Christmas” rejected. The 52-year-old singer made the application in March 2021, hoping the US Patent and Trademark Office would support the request.
At the time of the filing, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singer had applied for sole rights to use the tag forever and globally, across different industries and ventures, from music to perfume, sunglasses and other goods that can be purchased.
However, singer Chan, who has composed hundreds of Christmas songs, was unhappy with the move and applied in court to stop the “It’s Like That” singer’s request from being granted.
The long-running suit ended on Tuesday when the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board officially rejected Carey’s application.
Parallel attempts by Carey to register similar trademarks “Princess Christmas” and “QOC” were also disallowed by the federal institution.
Why Elizabeth Chan Filed To Block Mariah Carey’s Request
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In a statement to Daily MailChan explained his reasons for filing a lawsuit against Carey’s request.
He told the publication, “Christmas is a season of giving, not a season of taking, and it is wrong for an individual to try to own and monopolize a nickname like the Queen of Christmas for the purposes of vile materialism.”
The 42-year-old singer also discussed that she also carries the “Queen of Christmas” tag, as she has spent years of her life creating creative Christmas songs that have now reached over 200 in total.
He added, “‘I wear the title as a badge of honor and with the full knowledge that it will – and should – be given to someone else in the future. My goal in facing this fight is to stand up to trademark bullying not only to protect myself, but also to protect the future Queen of Christmas.”
Following the ruling, attorney Louis Tompros, who represents Chan, released a statement, saying that Carey’s request “is a classic case of trademark bullying.”
He also shared that he and his team were happy to have successfully stopped Carey’s “excessive trademark registration.”
Another Singer Slams Her Trademark Request
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While Chan and her legal team were at the forefront of stopping Carey’s trademark attempts, another singer, Darlene Love, also voiced her displeasure, saying that she too had been called the “Queen of Christmas” before Carey released her hit single.
“David Letterman officially declared me the Queen of Christmas 29 years ago, a year before he released ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ and at 81, I would NOT change a thing,” the star shared on Facebook in August, per Daily Mail.
He added, “I’ve been in the business 52 years, have earned it, and can still hit that note! If Mariah has a problem, call David or my lawyer!!”
Mariah Carey Is Still Giving Feedback
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If Carey’s trademark application has been granted, it means she has the right to seek a cease and desist order against anyone using the tag to address themselves or others, including individuals, radio stations and TV stations.
Carey can also sue anyone who joins it to dispute the validity of the trademark and seek monetary restitution and damages in such cases.
Additionally, any person wishing to use the name “Queen of Christmas” to promote their goods and services would need to obtain permission from Carey and possibly pay her licensing fees and royalties.
In the meantime, Carey has not yet made any official comment about the rejection of his request.
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