Tito Santana, real name Merced Solis, is looking to secure the trademark rights to his ring name. He recently filed for it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) through trademark attorney Michael E. Dockins.
It’s listed for entertainment and clothing purposes. Here is the description:
“G & S: 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 a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainment personality; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestling and sports entertainment in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”
Santana broke into the business in 1977 and worked for various promotions including WWE, NWA, AWA, WCW, and Georgia Championship Wrestling.
While with WWE, he was a two-time Intercontinental Champion and Tag Team Champion. Santana was inducted into the loaded 2004 class of the WWE Hall of Fame.
