A third party has applied to trademark Kang Daniel’s name.
As reported by YTN Star on April 9, an unidentified individual “A,” who lives in Gwangju, applied to trademark his name stylized as “KANG DANIEL” in English on March 15.
“A” registered to trademark the name for Class 9 (virtual reality game software, interactive video game programs, online game programs, etc.) and Class 41 (performing event business, entertainment service business, event planning business, etc.).
In response to the reports, Kang Daniel’s lawyer commented, “It is not anyone of our party who applied to trademark Kang Daniel’s name. We are internally working on figuring out what kind of action to take such as filing an appeal to the Korean Intellectual Property Office.”
Previously, it was revealed that LM Entertainment registered to trademark Yoon Ji Sung’s name.
However, in response to this situation, Kang Daniel’s agency LM Entertainment denied involvement, commenting, “We are currently unable to apply for trademarks related to Kang Daniel. As we are in conflict with Kang Daniel’s side, our management related to his entertainment activities has been completely suspended.” The agency added, “‘A’ is not anyone of our party. We do not know who this person is.”
Kang Daniel and LM Entertainment are currently in conflict as the artist submitted a request for an injunction against the agency. The original date for questioning at court was set to be April 5 but has been delayed.
CR: Soompi
T/N: If Daniel doesn't win the lawsuit, the company will own his name so they can potentially take him to court later to make him stop using his name to earn money.
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1. [+922, -26]
If you look at this article, it seems like there's not only a "dispute" between LM and Kang Daniel. Was it because they were trying to trademark his name?
2. [+784, -15]
We only get one Kang Daniel but what is everyone doing to him? Seriously, I'm so sick and tired of these people
3. [+753, -13]
LM's side said that they are unable to apply for trademarks related to Kang Daniel? The fact that they were trying to apply his name for trademarks is already weird in itself. The company's words are so weird
4. [+582, -4]
I'm curious about this. This is not even his promo name or artist name but his real name so can they even trademark that? I've never heard or seen this thing happen before
5. [+271, -3]
I'm shocked
6. [+128, 0]
LM is hilarious. "We are unable to apply for trademarks related to Kang Daniel's name. As we are in conflict with Kang Daniel’s side, our management related to his entertainment activities has been completely suspended."... But they clearly contacted 3rd parties. If they are going to trademark his name, I hope that Kang Daniel does it himself quickly.
7. [+113, 0]
Just how many adults are losing their minds over one Kang Daniel...? The world is so dirty
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