Anti-Racism Group Secures Trademark to Block Neo-Nazi Merchandise

The German organization 'Laut gegen Nazis' has trademarked the phrase 'Döp dö dö döp' to disrupt its use in far-right clothing sales.

The trademarked phrase 'Döp dö dö döp' is derived from the melody of DJ Gigi D'Agostino's 1999 song 'L’amour toujours,' which has been co-opted by far-right groups for racist slogans.
The decision follows a 2024 incident on the island of Sylt, where a video showed partygoers chanting xenophobic slogans to the song, sparking nationwide outrage.
The group 'Laut gegen Nazis' collaborated with the marketing agency Jung von Matt to secure the rights, preventing the phrase's use on clothing sold by far-right online shops.
This is part of a broader effort by the organization, which previously trademarked other far-right codes like 'VTR LND' and 'enness,' to disrupt neo-Nazi funding streams.
Retailers selling clothing with the trademarked phrases now face legal action, with some already removing such items from their platforms.