Tuesday an attorney for Trayvon Martin’s mother says her pursuit of a trademark for slogans containing the slain teenager's name is to keep people from exploiting the boy’s name.
Monday News13 first reported that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filings by Sybrina Fulton are for the sayings "I am Trayvon," and "Justice for Trayvon."
The applications, filed last week. A representative for Fulton says the trademarks were not filed for “profitable purposes.”
Attorney Kimra Major-Morris released a written statement:
"The family is not attempting to profit from Trayvon Martin's death. A trademark registration is necessary to issue cease and desist letters for those exploiting Trayvon Martin's name. The family is grateful for the outpouring of support and attention drawn to this injustice. In this case, the trademark filing is the first step in weeding out those using Trayvon's name in bad faith. The family is also setting up a foundation that will assist other families in their fight for justice, but has not filed trademarks for profitable purposes."