On March 20th, AEW star Sting filed to trademark his facepaint design for merchandise and entertainment services.
The trademark listing reads as follows,
-Hats; Shirts; Socks; Sweatshirts; Bandanas; Hooded sweatshirts.
-Action figure toys; Action figures; Action figures and accessories therefor; Toy action figures.
-Energy drinks; Energy drinks containing caffeine; Energy drinks enhanced with vitamins, minerals, or nutrients; Non-alcoholic drinks, namely, energy shots
-Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.