Following news that NFL quarterback Tim Tebowtrademarked his "tebowing" prayer stance, we wondered how outlandish trademarks could really get.
Not surprisingly, the world of celebrities is full of history's most absurd trademarks.
Yes, in the United States you can own a trademark for almost anything including smells, colors, and sounds, and these celebrities have used that power to their advantage.
From Tim Tebow's "tebowing" to Rachel Zoe's "I die" — these trademarks really do exist.
'That's hot'
Owner: Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton filed the application for her "Simple Life" catchphrase in 2006. The mark, however, only applies to alcohol and clothing, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
'Let's get ready to rumble'
Owner: Michael Buffer
The boxing announcer's decision to trademark his catchphrase in 1992 was massively profitable. By selling the rights to his mark to movies and video games makers, he has made more than $400 million, ABC News reported in 2009.
Tebowing
Owner: Tim Tebow
The NFL player registered his trademark for bowing down on one knee with your fist to your forehead in October 2012.
The New York Jets backup QB swears he's not trying to make money off the mark, though. He says he just wants “to just control how it’s used, make sure it’s used in the right way," The Washington Times reported.
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