Supreme Court to Decide 'Trump Too Small' Trademark Dispute

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a trademark dispute over an individual's wish to register "Trump too small" as a slogan for T-shirts and hats. The case pits the First Amendment against federal trademark law. The man, California attorney Steve Elster, said he sought the mark as a part of political commentary targeting now-former President Donald Trump. The US Patent and Trademark Office refused registration because the use of the name "Trump" would be construed by the public as a reference to Trump, and without the former president's consent, the registration must be refused. The case will be heard next term.