Trademark Grab for Charlie Kirk's Name Follows Activist's Death
Following the passing of Charlie Kirk, several individuals appear to be trying to secure trademarks for merchandise bearing his name, an exclusive report by Us Weekly confirms.
Just five days after Kirk's demise, on September 15, a man identified as Terrance Malone submitted paperwork seeking the trademark for "Charlie Kirk’s Life Matters."
Malone, a 50-year-old Pennsylvania resident, stated his intention to potentially produce apparel featuring the slogan. He outlined plans to apply it to shirts, fishing jackets, extended jackets, athletic jackets, swim shorts, hosiery, shoes, headwear (including those made of fur), and both hunting and camouflage trousers.
On Sunday, September 21, a second application was submitted by Jasmine Wong. This request sought permission to utilize Charlie Kirk's name for items such as dresses, shirts, sweatshirts, sleepwear, jumpers, hoodies, head coverings, and infant apparel.
Wong's submission explicitly stated, “The name, image, resemblance, or autograph presented in the mark does not belong to a living person.”
These applications have not yet received approval. It is anticipated that these individuals will face significant challenges if their requests pertain to Kirk, given that his estate holds ultimate authority over the use of his name or image.
As Us previously disclosed, Kirk was fatally attacked on September 10 at 31 years old, during an appearance at Utah Valley University. He is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk (born Frantzve), and their two offspring, whose names and appearances the couple chose to keep from the public eye.
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Authorities apprehended Tyler Robinson in connection with Kirk’s demise. Robinson, 22, faces charges of aggravated assault.
During the memorial service for the departed activist held on Sunday, September 21 in Arizona, Erika, 36, delivered remarks, stating her forgiveness for Robinson's conduct.
She declared, “That individual. That young man. I pardon him. I pardon him because it mirrored Christ’s actions. It’s what Charlie would have done. The response to animosity is not animosity. The response, as we understand from the Gospel, is love, perpetually love.”
Erika further stated, “Love for those who oppose us and love for those who oppress us.”
That identical day, The New York Times released an interview with Erika, in which she disclosed the last message she sent to her deceased spouse. Erika recounted that Charlie rose early to travel to Utah for his university event. She mentioned sending him a text saying “I love you” after his departure from their residence.
She recounted how police authorities attempted to prevent her from viewing Kirk’s remains. “With all due deference,” Erika stated she informed an officer, “I wish to witness what was done to my husband.”
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“His gaze was partially open,” Erika shared with the publication. “And he bore this understanding, Mona Lisa-esque faint smile. As if he had passed content. As if Christ had saved him. The projectile struck, he closed his eyes momentarily, and ascended to paradise.”
Additional speakers present at Kirk’s commemorative service featured President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
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Erika additionally announced her intention to assume the role of CEO for Charlie’s organization, Turning Point USA.
“The globe requires Turning Point USA. It requires an entity that will steer adolescents away from routes of suffering and wrongdoing. It requires something that will guide individuals away from torment in this existence and the subsequent one,” she stated. “It requires youth directed towards veracity and aesthetic appeal. Therefore, I pledge to you, starting today, every aspect of our endeavors will be enhanced.” “
