Former WWE star Kofi Kingston, also known as Kofi, filed a trademark application for the terms “KSM” and “Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah” on Tuesday, August 11, according to Fightful.com.
These trademarks are intended for entertainment services, specifically for wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers and entertainers. The trademarks will also cover the provision of wrestling news and information through a global computer network, as well as merchandising purposes.
Kofi and Austin Creed, known as Xavier Woods, left WWE at the beginning of May. They shared an animated video in late July to commemorate their exits and are widely expected to join AEW. However, this move has not been confirmed at this time.
Below are the descriptions submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO):
“IC 025: Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hats; Bandanas; Socks.”
“IC 041: Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”
