Marina Shafir has applied for the trademark rights to her nickname.
The AEW star applied to trademark the term ‘the Problem’ on November 22 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It was made through Michael E. Dockins. Here is the description of the term that is listed for entertainment and merchandise purposes:
“Hats; Shirts; Socks; Bandanas; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts.
Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”
Shafir got into wrestling after a pro-MMA career. She worked for WWE from 2018-2021 in NXT before going to AEW. In recent months, she has been paired with Blackpool Combat Club (BCC) and the right-hand person to AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley.
