Donald Trump is fighting for his trademark in China, home of Trump toilets and Trump condoms

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

BEIJING — Thirty-six-year-old Mao Yongjin says he has worshiped Donald Trump since he first watched “The Apprentice” in graduate school. So when it came time to set up his own company selling skin-care products, there was only one name he wanted for the men’s line. 

At the beginning of this year, he filed a trademark application.

“I really hoped there could be Trump beauty cream, Trump moisturizing lotion, Trump anti-aging and brightening serum, and Trump balm,” he said. “But his winning the election isn’t necessarily good news for me. I guess my trademark application won’t pass now.”

Mao is one of dozens of Chinese people who have tried to trademark the Trump name in China over the years, some in direct reference to the American property-mogul-turned-politician, others just because they like the sound of the name.

Many have been successful. Today, there are trademarks registered for Trump condoms, Trump toilets, Trump pesticide and Trump paint, none bearing any direct business relation to the next U.S. president.

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[3catwoman3]

1. Trump toilets and Trump pesticides.

Can we use the latter on him and then flush him down the former?

Seems pretty fitting.

[LisaM]

2. It's very common practice in China

And it's really difficult to stop. I guess in this case, it will be easier to prove bad faith, but I see this happen a lot.

[Blanks]

3. Kind of explains the original logo...

It looked like a toilet.

[world wide wally]

4. I wish Fred had used a Trump condom

[SeattleVet]

5. He probably did...

and, like pretty much everything else with the tRump name on it, it failed spectacularly.