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And the grifting never ends:
The private company that controls President Trump’s intellectual property portfolio has filed three trademark applications that would reserve his name for use as the brand of an airport.
Beyond airport services, the trademark filings also claim rights for a range of branded merchandise, including clothing, handbags, luggage, jewelry, watches, and tie clips. Such filings suggest that any airport bearing Mr. Trump’s name could be accompanied by a broader licensing program associated with merchandise.
The move raises unusual questions about the intersection of public infrastructure and private brand ownership. While presidents and public officials have had landmarks named in their honor, a sitting president’s private company has never in the history of the United States sought trademark rights in advance of such naming.
