Lynch applies to trademark his famous phrase

The guy's a smart businessman.

Lynch captured the nation’s attention during Super Bowl week by repeatedly answering media questions with variations of the comment “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Well, now he’s filed a formal trademark application to own that sentence.

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http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...o-trademark-im-just-here-so-i-wont-get-fined/

Whats next? Facial expressions :roll: ?

Jville":2dtx5s12 said:

Whats next? Facial expressions :roll: ?

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Dammit....I am gonna have to go back and check to see if my paperwork went thru for the eyeroll. :sarcasm_off: :shock:

He also did for "all about that action boss". Which I think is funny since according to a RRR he stole that from Coleman lol

http://www.king5.com/story/sports/nfl/s ... /22804545/

How can you trademark "YEAH"

matt1766":1r3sm62v said:

How can you trademark "YEAH"

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He's to late for that one, I've already started the application process months ago.

HawkFan72":8lp2uewv said:

The guy's a smart businessman.

Lynch captured the nation’s attention during Super Bowl week by repeatedly answering media questions with variations of the comment “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Well, now he’s filed a formal trademark application to own that sentence.

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http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...o-trademark-im-just-here-so-i-wont-get-fined/

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Hans, give us your expertise in this area. :sarcasm_off:

Love it. Great business decision ...
When he is retired, I hope things like this will continue to generate income for him. Could ensure that the will will always have $$$ coming in. He is not the first and won't be the last.
I'm happy for him.

Also, you don't trade mark stuff and retire.

chris98251":3bah28e4 said:

Also, you don't trade mark stuff and retire.

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EDIT: Don't really like what I said originally. Good for Lynch.

I like it.

chris98251":1i5n0sff said:

Also, you don't trade mark stuff and retire.

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Good point!

Uh oh. I guess we'll all have to go back to using the generic, clichéd, "I am merely present in this location in order to avoid a financial punishment being levied against me."

This is so dumb

Money is NEVER dumb...

Rocket":1sejbin5 said:

Money is NEVER dumb...

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It just makes me roll my eyes because its not a particularly funny or clever thing to say. Yes we all thought it was amusing at the time (including me). But to TM it...? whatever clearly Im in the minority here

therealjohncarlson":1s4ukri7 said:

Rocket":1s4ukri7 said:

Money is NEVER dumb...

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It just makes me roll my eyes because its not a particularly funny or clever thing to say. Yes we all thought it was amusing at the time (including me). But to TM it...? whatever clearly Im in the minority here

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During Super Bowl week, there were a lot of shirts and other apparel that used that phrase on it. People were making money off of Lynch's line.

All this does is ensure Lynch can put the phrase on his BeastMode brand apparel and sue anyone else who does the same. It might be dumb, but lynch is making money off it and this just ensures other people aren't making money off his image.

I ... a ... wonder what royalties could .... a .... be generated by ... a .... copyright on a the letter a.

It could ... a .... be huge.

Best post I ever read on this board.
There is unfortunately a narrative that wants that players making money is called "selfish", "dumb", ... etc.
Owners, Media, Coaches, Colleges making money is seen as smart, savvy, intelligent,business-smart, ... etc.
I find it very unfortunate !!!

Rocket":5hk4sbp9 said:

Money is NEVER dumb...

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