With the Royal Rumble set for this Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wrestler AJ Styles is preparing not only for a critical match against GUNTHER but also securing his intellectual property rights. Facing a retirement stipulation if he loses, Styles has renewed key trademarks linked to his wrestling persona, signaling careful planning off the mat as his career hangs in the balance.
Details of Trademark Renewals for AJ Styles
Recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office reveal that Allen Jones, the legal name of AJ Styles, submitted two trademark renewal applications. The first, under Serial Number 99619439, covers the phrase The Phenomenal AJ Styles and includes categories such as wrestling exhibitions, performances, and live wrestling appearances, with a first-use date tracing back to December 2000, coinciding with the start of his wrestling career.
The second filing, recorded under Serial Number 99619430, covers the distinctive P1 logo strongly associated with Styles. This trademark includes merchandise like hats, shirts, and sweatshirts, along with wrestling-related entertainment services. The initial use for this mark dates to December 2011, which predates Styles’ tenure with WWE.
Context on Wrestler Trademark Ownership
While WWE retains trademarks for many of its wrestlers, certain performers retain ownership of their individual brands and logos. AJ Styles is among those who have consistently owned rights to his ring name and emblem throughout his career. These recent filings are renewals, not first-time applications, reaffirming his hold over these assets.
As AJ Styles faces a pivotal Royal Rumble showdown, these trademark renewals emphasize his intention to maintain control over his professional identity and intellectual property, regardless of the outcome in the ring.
