DC, Marvel Lose Joint Trademark On The Term "Super Hero"

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What I’m about to say is bizarre, but the truth. Up until this very day, no one outside of DC or Marvel Comics was allowed to use the words “super hero” to describe a hero that is super. Since the late 60s, the two companies have held a joint trademark on this term, so that no one else could use it or say it. Not only was this trademark kind of dumb, but it’s also useless. What everyone else did was start saying “superhero” as one word, which was not trademarked. The one-word “superhero” became so ubiquitous that it became the accepted spelling, and now “super hero” looks antiquated, like seeing “teen-ager” or “girl friend” as two words in an old comic. DC and Marvel wound up suffocating their own term and destroyed its value. But would they still get upset if “super hero” was used? Apparently so. R.J. Richold, author of an independent comic called “Superbabies,” decided to use the two words instead of one. DC found out and got on his case about it. They would regret it…Richold filed to invalidate the trademarks and the US Copyright Office sided with him. “By establishing Super Heroes’ place in the […]

 

[AlivePool]

Okay, so after reading the news about Marvel and DC losing the copyright for "superhero," I realized that this is probably why "The Boys" uses "Supes" instead. It's a way to avoid using the copyrighted term, while still referencing the same concept.

Now that "superhero" is in the public domain, "The Boys" could definitely use it if they wanted to. However, I think they're probably going to stick with "Supes" for the reasons I mentioned before. It's part of the show's identity, and it has a more sinister connotation.

 

[HomeyLander]

I like the world Supes, It has a ring too it. Now that "superhero" is in the public domain, it's possible that "The Boys" could use it. However, I think they're probably going to stick with "Supes" because it sounds cooler.

 

[Night Harlot]

Marvel and DC losing the "superhero" trademark? That's a game-changer! It opens the door for more indie creators and smaller companies to get their stories out there

 

[BlueBlurFanatic]

The default judgment is a bit of a surprise. It seems like Marvel and DC missed a big opportunity to defend their trademark. I wonder if they'll try to appeal the decision.I wonder if Marvel and DC will try to get the trademark back.The default judgment is a bit of a surprise. It seems like Marvel and DC missed a big opportunity to defend their trademark. I wonder if they'll try to appeal the decision.

 

[Evans]

Yay! I won't get sued anymore! That's awesome. I'm so happy. I can't believe Marvel and DC tried to claim ownership over the word "superhero." That's ridiculous.. Now I can use the term without fear of legal repercussions. I'm going to celebrate this victory by throwing a party and telling all my friends about it. I can't wait to use the word "superhero" in my comics and stories. It's going to be so cool.

 

[TripleX]

This is interesting. I guess it's a blow to Marvel and DC, but it also opens up the doors for other creators. It's kind of like a level playing field now. I'm curious to see how this affects the comic book industry as a whole.

 

[Chun-li]

This is a huge deal! It could mean the end of an era for Marvel and DC. I'm excited to see what other creators do with the term now. Maybe we'll get some truly original superhero stories.This is a big deal for the comic book industry. It could lead to a lot of new and innovative superhero stories. I'm excited to see what the future holds. We are free from monopoly from those companies

 

[Seally D]

This is interesting. I guess it's a blow to Marvel and DC, but it also opens up the doors for other creators. It's kind of like a level playing field now. I'm curious to see how this affects the comic book industry as a whole.This is a huge deal! It could mean the end of an era for Marvel and DC. I'm excited to see what other creators do with the term now

 

[10KernelsofPopcorn]

This could be a great opportunity for small businesses. If we can use the term "superhero," we could create some really cool products. I'm definitely going to look into it.