Lizzie Borden Trademarked?

In the Monday, August 23, issue of the Fall River Herald News, a story will appear that states that the owners of the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast have successfully trademarked the name Lizzie Borden as it relates to merchandise bearing her name.

SNIP: The trademark will cover items sold by the Lizzie Borden & Breakfast, such as key chains, mugs and clothing from being duplicated and sold in other venues. Woods said it will give customers confidence that products bearing the “Lizzie Borden” name were quality made and come from Fall River.

Woods said he couldn’t comment right now on how he might defend the trademark with local businesses, such as The Fall River Historical Society or others, who may be selling Lizzie Borden merchandise.

Here is a link to the story.

I guess I need to run out and trademark a couple of historical figures myself, before they are scooped up!