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Rookie QB Files “Nandolorian” Trademark, Disney Likely to Contest

6/11/2026

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Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza filed a trademark application for the term “Nandolorian” on Monday.
Attorney Josh Gerben filed the application for Mendoza.
Disney and Lucasfilm hold 16 “Mandalorian” trademarks and could contest the filing.
Mendoza says the mark is a parody to block “Nandolorian” merchandise, while the NFL may ask the Raiders to withdraw it, leaving the outcome uncertain.

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Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza filed a trademark application for the term “Nandolorian” on Monday.
Attorney Josh Gerben filed the application for Mendoza.
Disney and Lucasfilm hold 16 “Mandalorian” trademarks and could contest the filing.
Mendoza says the mark is a parody to block “Nandolorian” merchandise, while the NFL may ask the Raiders to withdraw it, leaving the outcome uncertain.