Ellise Shafer editorA man named Munemo Mushonga has filed a trademark application to use George Floyd’s name for the production of film and television, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office database.As seen in the database, Mushonga filed the application on June 5 for the purpose of “production and distribution of television shows and movies.” Although the application lists Mushonga’s place of residence as Rhode Island, the street address listed is in Miami, Fla., where it appears to be connected to a construction company.
No further information is given regarding his specific plans in using Floyd’s name.Mushonga has no known connection to the TV and film industry nor to Floyd’s family.
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