Marvel and DC Just Lost the Super Hero Trademark: Here’s What That Means
Today, a significant change has taken place in the comic book industry. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has revoked a long-standing trademark held by Marvel Comics and DC Comics for the term “Super Hero”. This decision was made following a legal challenge by Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg (RJLF) on behalf of their clients, S.J. Richold and Superbabies Limited. The cancellation occurred because DC and Marvel did not respond to court requests regarding the joint trademark dispute. As a result, RJLF’s clients are now free to use the term “Super Hero” without any legal complications.