Eight's not enough: Octomom moves to trademark the 'Octo' name
Filed under: Make Money Fast, Family Money, Relationships
Nadya Suleman, that delightful pixie of fertility who has danced merrily into our hearts and won't leave, has used a California law firm to file two applications to trademark her nickname with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If they go through, she'll be able to manufacture Octomom diapers, Octomom dresses, Octomom pants -- basically, stuff to take care of children better than her own brood of 14 is alleged to be.The filing cost her $825, but if it works out, it could make her many times that. But I think she's barking up the wrong tree. I don't know a person in America who associates Nadya Suleman with good mothering, so I can't see Octomom Baby Formula flying off any shelves, unless people are inspired by her ability to milk things dry. No, Suleman could use the trademark for something more suited to her peculiar notoriety, though. How about Octomom brand collagen, for scandal-stung lips, or Octomom brand fake eyelashes, made for incredulously batting at TV cameras when someone accuses you of irresponsible parenting?Sick as I am of this creature, I have to admit I'm of two minds about this move. On the one hand, it's evidence of slick media whoredom, and a sign that she isn't planning on going anywhere. Along with a sinking feeling, it gives us proof that one of her priorities is drumming up publicity.
But on the other hand, if she's able to harness the Octo name -- a label given to her in order to mock her -- for her own gain, wouldn't that help feed her many mewling children? Odious as the whole affair is, if the proceeds really make it to the kids, wouldn't it be a sign of responsible (if unconventional) parenting? Goodness knows the woman can't hold down a real job with 14 kids to juggle. She's got to do something for an income aside from go on the dole and on Dr. Phil. Why not slap her name on some products?
Even if customers buy Octomom™ products out of pity, that's more money for the kids' diapers and their future school supplies. And for trust funds for their therapy.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-18-2009 @ 8:40PM
j said...
I liked Octopussy better. It had James Bond in it.
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4-18-2009 @ 9:48PM
Donna said...
I think that she nuts. She should be worried about trying to find a job instead of making a name for herself.I guess that is where all of our money is going; To her lawyers.
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4-18-2009 @ 10:52PM
bhigh said...
"If they go through, she'll be able to manufacture Octomom diapers, Octomom dresses, Octomom pants .."
Not quite. She will not be able to manufacture anything.
Copyrighting the name will allow her to make deals with companies that would design, manufacture, and market products with her name on them, and to sue those that use the name without her permission, for infringing on her copyright.
This is not likely to happen. The name "Octomom" , attached to her, is not marketable.
Would anyone buy Michael Jackson brand boys underpants? I think not.
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5-05-2009 @ 1:14PM
Tammy said...
I must laugh at this comment. It was funny. But true!
I have triplets that are 5 years old. I honestly, feel bad for her because there have been so many times when I would think, I really have only 2 hands. Thank goodness she has help! I really dont think its possible for one person to do this alone. I hope she can figure something out so the tax payers do not have to raise them.
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4-19-2009 @ 9:09AM
Diana829 said...
How does she get the money for her plastic surgery (that mouth looks like a fish getting ready to suck up a worm); the repeated invitro fertilizations (very expensive) and finally, for the new home? Reports were that she lived on public assistance, so how does she get away with having that kind of money? I am so sick of seeing her face, she reminds me of a sideshow freak at a carnival and to watch her laugh when one of her younger kids (5?) called a photographer a bitch. She's no mom at all...just a freak. Please stop reporting on her and keep her face and her name off the internet!
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4-19-2009 @ 10:25AM
2nedindrpdowt said...
She's no different than Gene Simmons from Kiss trademarking a money bag or Walmart trying first to register a smiley face or now attempting to register an asterisk. Cashing in on something that they didn't create is the American Way, then again it would take a special kind of a$$hole to purchase anything associated with her.
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4-19-2009 @ 12:50PM
Shara said...
I would like to know how "she" is able to trademark a name "she" did not come up with?
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4-20-2009 @ 10:35PM
JJ said...
DESPERATION SPARKS briefly too soon doesn't it?
she'll try anything that works making her able to feed all yes ALL of those children...WHO is paying her bills right now?us?
Perhaps if a lady is homeless and without she should go and get pregnant so we can feed her family...I think not
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