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7mo ago

Victor Wembanyama Sues Austin Man for Unauthorized Use of NIL

The NBA star accuses James T. Glodich of profiting from his name and likeness without permission.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama wants a court to award him any profits that James T. Glodich made from selling merchandise using the player's name and image. Wembanyama is shown shooting over Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during a preseason game last week in San Antonio.
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Austin's James T. Glodich had submitted this drawing to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as part of his effort to trademark "El Wemby." Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is now suing Glodich over the use of "El Wemby" and "Wemby's World." The trademark applications have been deemed abandoned by the agency.

Overview

  • Wembanyama filed a federal lawsuit against James T. Glodich for using his name, image, and likeness (NIL) on merchandise.
  • Glodich attempted to trademark terms like 'El Wemby' and 'Wemby’s World', which the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected.
  • The lawsuit seeks financial damages and an injunction to stop Glodich from using Wembanyama's NIL.
  • Wembanyama claims the unauthorized use has diminished the value of his NIL and violated his privacy rights.
  • Glodich has not responded to legal demands or comments on the lawsuit, and the website selling the merchandise is currently inactive.