Trump Org Files Trademarks for Airport Names

The Trump Organization, the family business of President Donald Trump, has filed trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of his name in connection with airports and related merchandise. The filings, submitted last week by the company's DTTM Operations unit, seek exclusive rights to names including President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Donald J. Trump International Airport, and the airport code DJT. They cover airport operations as well as items such as luggage, travel bags, umbrellas, passenger shuttle buses, animal carriers, shoes for security screening, and flight suits.

The applications coincide with a Florida legislative push to rename Palm Beach International Airport, located near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Florida Republicans have advanced the proposal, with the state House approving the bill earlier this week by an 81-30 vote, largely along party lines. A companion measure is now before the Senate. The legislation requires a license agreement with the Trump Organization to authorize use of the name and is subject to approval by the Federal Aviation...