Protected by Law and a Little Ridiculous
- The Editors at Very Cool Facts
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 minutes ago
A logo? Sure. A name? Of course.
But a roar, a yell, a color?
Welcome to the unexpected side of trademark law—where companies turn everyday sensations into private property.
Lamborghini trademarked the sound of its engine. Other brands trademark the sound of startup or acceleration.
Zippo trademarked the click of its lighters.
Christian Louboutin trademarked the red soles of his high heels—but only when paired with a different colored upper.
Tiffany & Co. trademarked Tiffany Blue, the specific robin’s egg shade used on their packaging.
Mattel owns Barbie Pink (Pantone 219C).
MGM owns the lion’s roar you hear before their movies (which might actually be a tiger’s roar).
NBC trademarked its iconic three-note chime (G-E-C).
The Tarzan yell, made famous by Johnny Weissmuller, is protected by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate.
John Deere has the exclusive green-and-yellow combo on its farm equipment.
UPS trademarked Pullman Brown for its trucks and uniforms.
From colors to chimes to chocolate shapes, these unusual trademarks show how creativity and identity can take unexpected forms.
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