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Trump Organization Seeks Trademark for Airport Naming Rights

2/19/2026

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The Trump Organization filed trademark applications for U.S. President Donald Trump's name for airports and related items.
The filings are tied to a Florida debate over renaming Palm Beach International Airport.
The organization says the filings protect against 'bad actors' and Trump's name is the most infringed trademark.
Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben says the applications are unprecedented because no sitting president's private company has sought such rights.

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The Trump Organization filed trademark applications for U.S. President Donald Trump's name for airports and related items.
The filings are tied to a Florida debate over renaming Palm Beach International Airport.
The organization says the filings protect against 'bad actors' and Trump's name is the most infringed trademark.
Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben says the applications are unprecedented because no sitting president's private company has sought such rights.