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Iconic Symbol Trademarks

Uncle Same Wants a Trademark

July 2nd, 2025

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Here’s What Happened: In 1917, as part of the US’ WWI recruitment effort, James Montgomery designed the “Uncle Sam Wants You” character. With his long white hair and US flag inspired garb, Uncle Sam has become a symbol of US patriotism. A German sporting goods retailer, Uncle Sam GmbH, applied for an International Registration, designating […]


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