Supreme Court Rules California Man Can’t Trademark ‘Trump Too Small’

Steve Elster, who sought exclusive use of the phrase on T-shirts and potentially other merchandise, argued that not being allowed to trademark the phrase violated his rights.

Dispute Over ‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark for T-Shirts Reaches Supreme Court

The court will weigh the First Amendment right to free speech against federal trademark law, and experts are wary that speech could ultimately be chilled.