Is the ‘Very Demure’ Trademark in Crisis?

CREATOR NEWSLETTER

Issue #267 | August 27, 2024

By now, we’ve all heard about the “very demure, very mindful” creator, Jools Lebron. The TikToker pioneered the massively viral, tongue-in-cheek signature catchphrase, hitting on a polite, cutesy, “modest” feminine diva aesthetic (a satirical antithetical to our messy, neon-green brat summer.)

Lebron’s newfound fame has landed her some high-profile gigs, like an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Rupaul, CBS’s morning show, events with makeup mogul Patrick Ta, and brand deals with companies like Lyft and Verizon. However, her success has apparently come with a hiccup: someone else is trying to steal her rightfully deserved trademark.

On August 23, TMZ broke the news that a man named Jefferson Bates applied to trademark Lebron’s viral phrase. Bates allegedly has a history of trying to claim trending phrases that he did not invent. In a now-deleted TikTok, Lebron has admitted that she felt she “dropped the ball” by not securing the trademark sooner.

But, Lebron may still be able to secure the trademark she deserves. To find out how, check out the story below. (You can also read this nifty guide on the differences between trademarks and copyrights for more context.)

Luckily, it seems like Bates doesn’t have a real case for winning the trademark. We all know who the phrase really belongs to. Plus, how can I say this demurely..? Money can’t buy class. 💅

– Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor

PERSONALITIES

Is the ‘Very Demure’ Trademark in Crisis?

Social media star Jools Lebron told TikTok viewers she ‘dropped the ball‘ by not filing a trademark fast enough.

By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor

jools lebron in car with caption "How to be demure at work"

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TIPS & TRICKS

Trademark vs Copyright: A Beginners Guide for Creators

Whether protecting your content or your brand, you need to know the basics. 

By Patricia Grisafi, Passionfruit Contributor

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CULTURE

The Opera Gets TikTok-ified

A short-form opera will premiere at the Teatro Morlacchi on September 13. 

By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor

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