Gangrel Obtains Trademark & International Rights To His Name
Former WWE talent Gangrel made the announcement that after years of struggling with red tape, the leader of The Brood finally has full marketing rights to his in-ring moniker.
Gangrel spoke with Fightful.com back in June when the process started to take place and had this to say on the matter:
“Just recently in the past couple of months I’ve acquired the federal trademark for Gangrel for merchandising and licensing. I’ve been able to come out with hot sauces and energy drinks and some products soon. WWE kind of washed their hands of it because of all the drama. They had to lease it for five years. When the lease was up, they let me go, but brought me back for an anniversary show (in 2007). White Wolf sold to another company and that company decided to sue WWE for $5 million dollars over it. Vince took it to court and the judge slammed the gavel and said the person who wrestled as Gangrel had the character rights. I know when I did Edge & Christian’s show, they had to do two weeks of legal and they couldn’t say ‘Gangrel.’ Now that’s under control. Now WWE doesn’t use it for anything, and I have it. It’s all cleared up now.”
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