Raygun’s attempt to trademark nickname hits legal roadblock
Rachel Gunn, better known by her nickname Raygun, has failed in a bid to trademark the moniker she has become widely known for.
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Rachel Gunn, better known by her nickname Raygun, has failed again — this time in a bid to trademark the moniker she has become widely known for.
An application to register the name Raygun was filed by Gunn with the Australian trademarks office on August 23.
She sought to secure the name for use across a range of goods and services, including software, NFTs, clothing and entertainment.
However, Gunn’s efforts were derailed earlier this month when the trademark office issued an adverse report, effectively knocking back her claim.
It appears Gunn’s application clashed with pre-existing trademarks, including one filed by Raygun Limited in July 2017.
It was later registered and published in 2019.
It remains unclear whether Gunn will continue to pursue legal ownership of the name.
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