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14 Weird Logos in the U.S. Trademark Registry

February 18, 2015 by Dan Redding Leave a Comment

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office keeps an extensive online database of  its records. And boy, is it weird. Here are some of the most bizarre designs I found while searching the database for your amusement. Each of these logos appears to have been dreamt up in some entrepreneurial fever-nightmare of creative madness. The best part is that someone felt the need to protect a name like ‘Shart Phart’ from theft.

Dummies Out West

Dummies Out West

Shart Phart

Shart Phart

“The mark consists of SHART PHART is a a play on words SHirt ART PHoto ART”

Yuck Boy

Yuck Boy

Gym Butty

Gym Butty

No More Silly Women

No More Silly Women

“Educational services, namely, conducting conferences in the field of female empowerment”

Chickenbutt

chickenbutt

The Funky Bunch

THe Funky Bunch

“Formerly of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.”

Why Are You on My Planet?

why are you on my planet

“Person showing extreme pain with mouth open with stars near his butt and holding his butt.”

Wise-Guy Humor

Wise Guy Humor

“About Wise-Guys, Wussies & Jerks”

Are You Someones Bitch?

Are You Someones Bitch?

Half Ass Retired Dude

half ass retired dude

Smokin Ballz

Smokin Ballz

“Ashtrays; Cigar cutters; Pipe cleaners; Tobacco, chewing”

It’s Your Health Stupid

It's Your Health Stupid

Stinky Boyz

Stinky Boyz

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