Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trump Inc files for trademarks on airports using Trump name

The Trump family company has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee ...

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... Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and dozens of related things found there, from buses shuttling passengers to umbrellas and travel bags to flight suits.

The filings come amid debate in Florida over a state bill to name the Palm Beach airport after Trump and a dispute over funding of a tunnel between New York and New Jersey that is tied up with proposals that both it and Dulles International Airport in Virginia bear his name. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 12:10 PM

Would also apply to the possibly-renamed Dulles Airport?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 12:11 PM

"Would also apply to the possibly-renamed Dulles Airport?"

Of course.

Better yet, do a Reverse-Trump: Just remove the last two letters from the name, and poof! You've named it after our current President without having to pay naming rights!

#3 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-18 12:17 PM

@#3 ... Of course. ...

... and if this succeeds, my guess is that Trump Inc will soon be claiming trademarks over other public places that Pres Trump has named after himself ...

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 12:43 PM

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