When you're the current princess of pop, it's important to keep your kingdom in order, so Taylor Swift is coming for what's hers.
In January, Swift filed to trademark, among other phrases, the words "this sick beat" — no doubt to the chagrin of rappers everywhere.
But now she's going further. Tay wants to trademark other 1989 phrases including "Blank Space," "And I'll write your name," and "1989" itself.
But fear not, everyone born that year. The trademark application for 1989 only applies to the numbers in this "stylized form."
Somewhat weirdly, she's also applied to trademark the phrase "Swiftmas."
Might seem weird to you and I, but she's pretty serious about that one. Here's the full list of everywhere Swift doesn't want anyone using the phrase "Swiftmas" (Be warned, it's a scarily long list):
Entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances; Entertainment, namely, live music concerts; Entertainment, namely, live stage performances in the nature of interviews with a musical artist and entertainer, for entertainment purposes; Entertainment, namely, live stage performances in the nature of musical and theatrical productions; Entertainment services, namely, public appearances by a musical artist and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable multi-media content, audio recordings, video recordings and audio-visual content, in the fields of entertainment, music and musical entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable multi-media content, audio recordings, video recordings, and audio-visual content, relating to a musical artist and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to entertainment, music and musical entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to a musical artist and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to entertainment, music and musical entertainment via global communications networks; Entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to a musical artist and entertainer via global communications networks; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring news and non-downloadable articles relating to entertainment, music and musical entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring news and non-downloadable articles relating to a musical artist and entertainer; Providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the fields entertainment, music and musical entertainment; Providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles relating to a musical artist and entertainer. Educational services, namely, live and online programs in the fields of entertainment, music, musical entertainment and topics of general interest, accessible via audio, video, radio, television, satellite, electronic communications, telephone communications and digital transmission networks; Educational services, namely, continuing programs, classes, conferences, coaching, lectures, educational meetings, camps, retreats, seminars, educational summits, educational symposiums, training programs, workshops, self-guided classes and self-guided online courses of instruction, in the fields of entertainment, music and musical entertainment, and distribution of materials in connection therewith; Providing non-downloadable electronic educational publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and newsletters, multi-media content, and audio and video recordings in the fields of entertainment, music and musical entertainment; Providing instruction in the fields of entertainment, music and musical entertainment via global communication networks; Providing non-downloadable music via global communications networks; Providing non-downloadable electronic multi-media content featuring pre-recorded musical performances, stage performances, public appearances, news, photographs, and other information and multi-media materials relating to music and musical entertainment; Providing non-downloadable electronic multi-media content featuring pre-recorded musical performances, stage performances, public appearances, news, photographs, and other information and multi-media materials relating to a musical artist; On-line journals in the nature of blogs in the fields of music and entertainment; On-line journals in the nature of blogs relating to a musical artist and entertainer; On-line journals in the nature of blogs on the topics of general human interest; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer games; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games. Non-downloadable electronic newsletters in the fields of music and entertainment; Non-downloadable electronic newsletters relating to a musical artist and entertainer; Non-downloadable electronic newsletters on the topics of general human interest; Arranging and conducting contests and sweepstakes; Arranging and conducting contests and sweepstakes services provided via global communications networks; Fan club services; Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; On-line retail store services, namely, retail store services provided through electronic and digital means, featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Computerized on-line ordering services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail store services featuring consumer products in the fields of music and musical entertainment; On-line retail store services featuring consumer products in the fields of music and musical entertainment; Computerized on-line ordering services featuring consumer products in the fields of music and musical entertainment; Retail store services featuring a wide variety of products relating to a musical artist and an entertainer; On-line retail store services featuring a wide variety of products relating to a musical artist and an entertainer; Computerized on-line ordering services featuring a wide variety of products relating to a musical artist and an entertainer; Providing consumer information regarding the selection of products and services to be purchased; Providing consumer information regarding membership club services; Facilitating the exchange of information to assist in the selection of products and services to be purchased; Tops; Tops for men and women; Athletic tops for men and women; Shirts; T-shirts; Dresses; Coats; Jackets; Ponchos; Vests; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; Pullovers; Hooded Pullovers; Jerseys; Bottoms; Bottoms for men and women; Pants; Jeans; Sweatpants; Shorts; Skirts; Loungewear; Lounge pants; Athletic bottoms for men and women; Sleepwear; Pajamas; Bathrobes; Swimwear; Cover-ups; Belts; Gloves; Scarves; Neckties; Shawls; Bandanas; Aprons; Headwear; Headbands; Wristbands; Hosiery; Footwear; Paper products, namely, notebooks, notepads, blank journals, blank writing journals, note paper, writing paper, writing paper pads, folders, envelopes, paper boxes, banners, paper party decorations, metallic paper party decorations, party ornaments, table cloths, gift bags, gift-wrapping paper, tags, gift tags, invitation cards; Printed products, namely, photographs, posters, calendars, prints, art prints, framed art prints, photographic prints, lithographic prints, pictorial prints, greeting cards, holiday cards, Christmas cards, printed invitations; Stickers; Decals; Decalcomanias; Wall stickers; Wall decals; Decals and stickers for use as home décor; Removable tattoo transfers; Temporary tattoo transfers; Stencils; Stationery; Writing instruments; Art supplies, namely, art paper, artists' brushes, paint brushes, painters' brushes, artists' pens, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, pencils for painting and drawing, chalks and writing implements, erasers, arts and craft paint kits, painting palettes, drawing boards, pen and pencil holders, pen and pencil cases, paint boxes, ink stamps, rubber stamps, stamp inks, stamp pads; Printed publications, namely, event programs; Printed publications, namely, souvenir programs relating to musical and entertainment events; Printed publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and pamphlets relating to a musical artist and an entertainer; Printed publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and pamphlets, in the field of music; Printed publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and pamphlets, in the field of entertainment; Printed publications in the field of music, namely, music score books; Printed music books; Printed sheet music. Printed publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and pamphlets, in the field of home decorating; Printed publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, book excerpts, brochures, guides, magazines and pamphlets, in the fields of performing and visual arts.
Got all that? Good. Now go have yourself a Merry Swiftmas.
