This past April 11th, pro wrestling legend and current AEW Star Sting filed to trademark his scorpion logo design with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for several purposes including merchandising, action figures, energy drinks and entertainment services. The wrestling legend had his trademark filing done through Attorney Michael E. Dockins, who has helped several All Elite Wrestling Stars file their trademarks in the past as well.
Sting last competed for AEW on the March 28th episode of AEW Dynamite when he teamed with Darby Allin and The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) to go up against A.F.O.'s Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen), The Butcher and The Blade in an 8-Man Tornado Tag Team Match and come out of the match on the winning end.
Below is the use description submitted to the USPTO, along with a photo of Sting's scorpion logo:
“G & S: Hats; Shirts; Socks; Sweatshirts; Bandanas; Hooded sweatshirts”, “G & S: Action figure toys; Action figures; Action figures and accessories therefor; Toy action figures”, “G & S: Energy drinks; Energy drinks containing caffeine; Energy drinks enhanced with vitamins, minerals, or nutrients; Non-alcoholic drinks, namely, energy shots”, as well as “G & S: 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.”
