Baby Cosmetics?????

Just when I thought they couldn't get any more annoying. Come on Bey, you can do better girl!

I guess she is anticipating the child will look like Jigga.

They jus' doing whats they feel is necessary but some people are always gonna say somethin'.

I can see them trademarking their baby's name to prevent wacko's out here from using it....that part I get...what I don't get is where it appears that THEY are planning on capitalizing on their baby's name. True, they can do what they want, they have the money now and can spend it however they choose, but I just think that's ridiculous to create product lines off of your own child's name. Just my opinion.

mjscarousal said:

NaughtyKitty said:

Exactly!

I know that their bullshit will continue until the end of time but I guess I am tired of people making dumb excuses for it like people were born yesterday. I know people are dumb but not everyone in the world are THAT dumb

So do you REALLY think that NO ONE will try to register the baby's name in any way, shape or form if the parents do nothing? Surely you don't believe that? No one is denying that the biggest opportunists on the celebrity end the entertainment industry right now are NOT going to try to take advantage of the baby's instant status and fame, but you can't honestly believe that people everywhere are somehow ethical and unconcerned and respectful and wouldn't dare do anything like that? Surely, you know better? If they don't jump on the trademarking thing immediately, someone else will. THAT IS FACT. Why should somebody else be able to profit off of THEIR child? Why?

missfee said:

I can see them trademarking their baby's name to prevent wacko's out here from using it....that part I get...what I don't get is where it appears that THEY are planning on capitalizing on their baby's name. True, they can do what they want, they have the money now and can spend it however they choose, but I just think that's ridiculous to create product lines off of your own child's name. Just my opinion.

Plus, I can't believe she is the only kid out there with that name. If, say, there is a 6 year old named Blue Ivy then that child is prevented on capitilizing off their name cuz the Carter's did it first? I dunno. The whole thing seems tacky to me.

HotGritz said:

missfee said:

I can see them trademarking their baby's name to prevent wacko's out here from using it....that part I get...what I don't get is where it appears that THEY are planning on capitalizing on their baby's name. True, they can do what they want, they have the money now and can spend it however they choose, but I just think that's ridiculous to create product lines off of your own child's name. Just my opinion.

Plus, I can't believe she is the only kid out there with that name. If, say, there is a 6 year old named Blue Ivy then that child is prevented on capitilizing off their name cuz the Carter's did it first? I dunno. The whole thing seems tacky to me.

Again, normal rules don't apply. Suri Cruise may not be the only Suri Cruise but I bet you Tom & Katie have her name trademarked. Why? Because papparazzi will register the name just to make side money off of them. Its the reality of being a celebrity couple with a kid.

You guys may not like it but it doesn't change how people are.

[Edited 2/9/12 11:21am]

I can see where Blaque is going with this. It seems weird but I think it's best if the parent trademarked their child's name than someone else myself. But oh well whatever.

EDIT: Replaced "what" with "where".

[Edited 2/9/12 11:24am]

BlaqueKnight said:

HotGritz said:

Plus, I can't believe she is the only kid out there with that name. If, say, there is a 6 year old named Blue Ivy then that child is prevented on capitilizing off their name cuz the Carter's did it first? I dunno. The whole thing seems tacky to me.

Again, normal rules don't apply. Suri Cruise may not be the only Suri Cruise but I bet you Tom & Katie have her name trademarked. Why? Because papparazzi will register the name just to make side money off of them. Its the reality of being a celebrity couple with a kid.

You guys may not like it but it doesn't change how people are.

[Edited 2/9/12 11:21am]

Yeah but so what? Are all parents now supposed to trademark their kid's names? Where does it end? And trademarks aside, if I start a twitter account tomorrow and call it Blue Ivy what the hell they gonna do? Marilyn Monroe is dead and she has a twitter account. I still say its tacky right along with celebs who sell photos of their babies. They're just ruining any chance the kid has of living a normal life.

Blue Ivy Camel

BlaqueKnight said:

mjscarousal said:

Exactly!

I know that their bullshit will continue until the end of time but I guess I am tired of people making dumb excuses for it like people were born yesterday. I know people are dumb but not everyone in the world are THAT dumb

So do you REALLY think that NO ONE will try to register the baby's name in any way, shape or form if the parents do nothing? Surely you don't believe that? No one is denying that the biggest opportunists on the celebrity end the entertainment industry right now are NOT going to try to take advantage of the baby's instant status and fame, but you can't honestly believe that people everywhere are somehow ethical and unconcerned and respectful and wouldn't dare do anything like that? Surely, you know better? If they don't jump on the trademarking thing immediately, someone else will. THAT IS FACT. Why should somebody else be able to profit off of THEIR child? Why?

No I am not saying that... Read the last post Naughty Kitty made on the first page... There are other things Jay and Bey can do besides trying to make profits off their kid themselves

Its the prinicple of the matter...

They have a right to protect their child as they should but trying to profit off of the kids name as well with clothing lines and accessories Its a free country but that is hyprocritical to me.

You dont want other people to pimp your child but your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

The kids who are born to celebrities will never have a normal life anyway.

BlaqueKnight said:

mjscarousal said:

Exactly!

I know that their bullshit will continue until the end of time but I guess I am tired of people making dumb excuses for it like people were born yesterday. I know people are dumb but not everyone in the world are THAT dumb

So do you REALLY think that NO ONE will try to register the baby's name in any way, shape or form if the parents do nothing? Surely you don't believe that? No one is denying that the biggest opportunists on the celebrity end the entertainment industry right now are NOT going to try to take advantage of the baby's instant status and fame, but you can't honestly believe that people everywhere are somehow ethical and unconcerned and respectful and wouldn't dare do anything like that? Surely, you know better? If they don't jump on the trademarking thing immediately, someone else will. THAT IS FACT. Why should somebody else be able to profit off of THEIR child? Why?

But the thing is, those two ppl who submitted claims trying to trademark on Blue Ivy's name were denied by the Trademark Office regardless of Bey-Jay submitting their claim because they recognized the name belonged to an instantly famous infant. And anyone else who tried to make a claim on her name would have probably been denied also. So my question is was it really necessary to trademark her name soley for the purpose of stopping others from trademarking her name? Because it looks like the Trade Office rejected any and all claims anyways.

And with or without a trademark on her name, doesnt necessarily guarantee it will stop people from trying to cash in on her name--but they would get themselves into legal trouble either way.

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

NDRU said:

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

Damn if that aint the funniest and realist shit I've seen on the org today. Damn that's some OMEN type shit right thurr.

NDRU said:

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

2 late.

NDRU said:

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

They view their baby as a product more so than a person.

Why would you want to make a clothing line of your BABYS name if you were so protective about their name and publicity of their name?

Watever...

Money talks..bullshit walks...

I wonder if we're ever gonna see Blue before she goes off to college.

mjscarousal said:

NDRU said:

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

They view their baby as a product more so than a person.

Why would you want to make a clothing line of your BABYS name if you were so protective about their name and publicity of their name?

Watever...

Money talks..bullshit walks...

THIS. And:

You dont want other people to pimp your child but your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

And there it is.

Graycap23 said:

NDRU said:

They'd probably sell the baby itself for the right offer.

2 late.

Why can't these two stay at home and raise their kid for more than a month? They crave the media like a drug.

musicjunky318 said:

I wonder if we're ever gonna see Blue before she goes off to college.

IKR! They might Mike Jack Blue and have her rockin' mask and shit before sending her off to Oxford. You gotta pay to play baby! They'll be charging everyone just for a peep.

Speaking of that first peep.... Watch they cry racism if they don't get Brad & Angelina numbers for that first magazine photo.

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mjscarousal said:

...your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

NOOO, I am not. They had to hurry up and do it because someone else was already trying.

Let me ask you this:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DO NOTHING?

Of course I believe they are opportunistic, capitalistic and attention mongering. I have always said that about them.

Still, you have two courses of action: Do something or do nothing.

You can't compare celebrity babies to regular babies because regular babies don't have the media hounding them.

The bottom line and the reality is that its going to happen ANYWAY.

Knowing that, there are ONLY TWO COURSES OF ACTION:

Do something or do nothing.

Every celebrity "power couple" pretty much HAS to follow a set course in these matters or risk being either extorted for money later on.

Its not giving any credance to what Bey-Jay are doing; its simply part of what happens to celebrity couples' babies.

I guess some of you would be happier to see TMZ or somebody owning blueivy.com than Beyonce & Jay. Spite and envy is a mutha.

Damned if they do; damned if they don't.

BlaqueKnight said:

mjscarousal said:

...your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

NOOO, I am not. They had to hurry up and do it because someone else was already trying.

Let me ask you this:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DO NOTHING?

Of course I believe they are opportunistic, capitalistic and attention mongering. I have always said that about them.

Still, you have two courses of action: Do something or do nothing.

You can't compare celebrity babies to regular babies because regular babies don't have the media hounding them.

The bottom line and the reality is that its going to happen ANYWAY.

Knowing that, there are ONLY TWO COURSES OF ACTION:

Do something or do nothing.

Every celebrity "power couple" pretty much HAS to follow a set course in these matters or risk being either extorted for money later on.

Its not giving any credance to what Bey-Jay are doing; its simply part of what happens to celebrity couples' babies.

I guess some of you would be happier to see TMZ or somebody owning blueivy.com than Beyonce & Jay. Spite and envy is a mutha.

Damned if they do; damned if they don't.

Lol..........spite and envy? Not hardly.

They are geniuses. Imagine all the money they'll get.

Blue Ivy Perfume...Blue Ivy Skirts....Blue Ivy Cosmetics.....

BlaqueKnight said:

mjscarousal said:

...your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

NOOO, I am not. They had to hurry up and do it because someone else was already trying.

Let me ask you this:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DO NOTHING?

Of course I believe they are opportunistic, capitalistic and attention mongering. I have always said that about them.

Still, you have two courses of action: Do something or do nothing.

You can't compare celebrity babies to regular babies because regular babies don't have the media hounding them.

The bottom line and the reality is that its going to happen ANYWAY.

Knowing that, there are ONLY TWO COURSES OF ACTION:

Do something or do nothing.

Every celebrity "power couple" pretty much HAS to follow a set course in these matters or risk being either extorted for money later on.

Its not giving any credance to what Bey-Jay are doing; its simply part of what happens to celebrity couples' babies.

I guess some of you would be happier to see TMZ or somebody owning blueivy.com than Beyonce & Jay. Spite and envy is a mutha.

Damned if they do; damned if they don't.

Angelina Joilie and Brad Pitt seem to be doing alright. They haven't had to trademark the names of any of their brood. Same goes for the many celebrity babies that are now grown.

I think JayBey just did this to make mo money mo money mo money.

Oh well. In 20 years little Blue Camel will have released her tell all book.

BOUNCAY DEAREST!

accomapnied by the documentary

IF I HIT IT AND QUIT IT!

HotGritz said:

BlaqueKnight said:

NOOO, I am not. They had to hurry up and do it because someone else was already trying.

Let me ask you this:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DO NOTHING?

Of course I believe they are opportunistic, capitalistic and attention mongering. I have always said that about them.

Still, you have two courses of action: Do something or do nothing.

You can't compare celebrity babies to regular babies because regular babies don't have the media hounding them.

The bottom line and the reality is that its going to happen ANYWAY.

Knowing that, there are ONLY TWO COURSES OF ACTION:

Do something or do nothing.

Every celebrity "power couple" pretty much HAS to follow a set course in these matters or risk being either extorted for money later on.

Its not giving any credance to what Bey-Jay are doing; its simply part of what happens to celebrity couples' babies.

I guess some of you would be happier to see TMZ or somebody owning blueivy.com than Beyonce & Jay. Spite and envy is a mutha.

Damned if they do; damned if they don't.

Angelina Joilie and Brad Pitt seem to be doing alright. They haven't had to trademark the names of any of their brood. Same goes for the many celebrity babies that are now grown.

I think JayBey just did this to make mo money mo money mo money.

Oh well. In 20 years little Blue Camel will have released her tell all book.

BOUNCAY DEAREST!

accomapnied by the documentary

IF I HIT IT AND QUIT IT!

How are you sure of this? Most of those business dealings are not handled publicly.

This sort of opportunistic vulturing is a somewhat recent trend.

And I don't doubt that they have plans of pimping their child out. Still, they can either do something or do nothing.

BlaqueKnight said:

HotGritz said:

Angelina Joilie and Brad Pitt seem to be doing alright. They haven't had to trademark the names of any of their brood. Same goes for the many celebrity babies that are now grown.

I think JayBey just did this to make mo money mo money mo money.

Oh well. In 20 years little Blue Camel will have released her tell all book.

BOUNCAY DEAREST!

accomapnied by the documentary

IF I HIT IT AND QUIT IT!

How are you sure of this? Most of those business dealings are not handled publicly.

This sort of opportunistic vulturing is a somewhat recent trend.

And I don't doubt that they have plans of pimping their child out. Still, they can either do something or do nothing.

there are websites to check trademark availability but you are right, they might still do it. I just don't see them as being those types of people.

BlaqueKnight said:

mjscarousal said:

...your trying to convince people exploiting your own child is the same as protecting them when the irony is it would be the same as if someone else did it except for all the money goes to Bey and Jay BUT once again just giving my perspectives Jay and Bey are going to do them and whatever with their kid.

I just find it hard to be convince a parent is trying to protect their kid from exploitation when they turn around and do it themselves... its opportunistic. And anyway...the companies didnt acknowledge the people that wanted to trademark the name so it is not like people are not aware of this.

NOOO, I am not. They had to hurry up and do it because someone else was already trying.

Let me ask you this:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DO NOTHING?

Of course I believe they are opportunistic, capitalistic and attention mongering. I have always said that about them.

Still, you have two courses of action: Do something or do nothing.

You can't compare celebrity babies to regular babies because regular babies don't have the media hounding them.

The bottom line and the reality is that its going to happen ANYWAY.

Knowing that, there are ONLY TWO COURSES OF ACTION:

Do something or do nothing.

Every celebrity "power couple" pretty much HAS to follow a set course in these matters or risk being either extorted for money later on.

Its not giving any credance to what Bey-Jay are doing; its simply part of what happens to celebrity couples' babies.

I guess some of you would be happier to see TMZ or somebody owning blueivy.com than Beyonce & Jay. Spite and envy is a mutha.

Damned if they do; damned if they don't.

Huh?

I dont give a damn or two shits to envy or be spiteful about anybody especially two celebrities I could care less or give a fuck about..

I'm just simply responding to the article like everyone else and calling bullshit like I see it.

Beyonce and Jay Z are not the only celebrities that have children. You speak as if trademarking children is a frequent move celebrity parents do when that is not true at all...You also have chosen to disregard alot of points people have made. You might come to find the point that you are implying I made as well as another poster. However, their are other measures that could have been done instead of trademarking the name. Beyonce and Jayz are smart. They want to make the money and they know doing it this way will make more money. I just am not convince when they say bullshit like they really care about protecting their childs name when they dont because if they did they wouldnt be trying to profit off their name as well...

And there is no Damn if you do or damn if you dont.. Beyonce and Jay Z do this shit on purpose. They are celebrities and there choices will be judged. I dont see why their should be an exception to them especially when they do dumb shit like this ALL the time and people want to front like they dont ask for the speculation and attention when in reality thats why they do the shit they do.... nobody is dumb well at least not me.

[Edited 2/9/12 14:16pm]

Beyonce and Jay-Z want ‘Blue Ivy’ trademark

By Alexandra Myers | The Daily Caller – 4 hrs ago

Four weeks after Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy Carter to the world, the new parents filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect the baby’s name from being used as a brand.

The Washington Post reported that the couple wants the exclusive use of the infant’s name for a future line of products — including baby clothes, carriages, baby cosmetics, and diaper bags.

Two designers have already tried to patent the name. Fashion designer Joseph Mbeh wanted to trademark “Blue Ivy Carter NYC” on January 11. Nine days later another applicant made an attempt at “Blue Ivy Carter Glory IV” for perfume.

Both attempts were denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office because the name belonged to “a very famous infant.” The government argued consumers would be misled into believing the products were created or approved by her celebrity parents.

Mbeh released a statement saying he never intended to make money off of the child’s name, but instead planned on discussing the idea with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Though the request from Beyoncé’s company BGK Trademark Holdings is pending, Rolling Stone reports that the application is a shoe-in because “parents are legally authorized to trademark the names of their minor children.”

The only trouble the celebrity couple may run into is with a boutique in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. On January 19, 2011, long before Beyonce was pregnant, the clothing store “Blue Ivy” filed atrademark application. The store received approval in August.

The store’s owners can now use that name anywhere they please, including a website, their store’s name, and products they sell.

The company can also sell the trademark, if the famous pair is willing to pay big bucks.

The Post said reps for Beyoncé and Jay-Z didn’t respond to requests for comment.

http://news.yahoo.com/bey...21154.html

Wait so it's now illegal to name your child Blue Ivy?