Taylor Swift Pulls a Grinch Move, Files to Trademark ‘Swiftmas’

Taylor is also attempting to trademark “Swiftmas”, a word used by her fans when the pop star surprises them with gifts, the song title “Blank Space” and the track’s lyric, “And I’ll write your name”.

If granted, the trademarks will prevent rivals using the phrases in performances, on clothing, merchandise, consumer goods, stationary, and in books and publications.

Taylor Swift is making a bid to trademark some of her famous phrases to stop others selling merchandise printed with them.

The lawsuit was dismissed in themed style by Judge Gail Standish, who littered her summing up with Swift lyrics. “And I’ll write your name” comes from a lyric from the song “Blank Space”. “And, upon consideration of the Court’s explanation in Part II, Braham may discover that mere pleading BandAids will not fix the bullet holes in his case”.

Digital Spy reports that Taylor Swift has filed more documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office to attempt to trademark a variety of terms she claims she owns.

The request to trademark “1989” only applies to the stylised way it appears on Swift’s album cover.

Two days later, on Saturday (December 12), the 25-year-old singer wrapped up the tour following seven months on the road promoting her latest album.

“To be granted trademark protection, brand owners need to prove a term or image is unique to their identity”.

She’s been blazing trails in the music industry for years, but now Taylor Swift may be on the verge of re-writing legal precedent as well.

Ms McBride added it would be more hard to obtain trademark protection in the European Union market.