— Cody Runnels looks like he’s finally going to be able to legally own the name “Cody Rhodes” as he filed for the trademark on April 13, which is the same day that WWE’s ownership of the trademark technically expired. While WWE has never actually opposed Cody using that name, and Cody himself has gone on record to state that WWE would have no problems if he began billing himself as Cody Rhodes, the technicality is that WWE was still the owner, having initially registered the mark back in 2009. With Cody on his way to owning the name, it clears the way for him to publicly begin referring to himself as such.
Word Mark CODY RHODES
Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Bandanas; Hats; Hooded sweatshirts; Jackets and socks; Pants; Shirts; Sweatshirts
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; 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.
Filing Date April 13, 2020
Owner (APPLICANT) Cody Runnels INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES