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5 Reasons Ringo Starr Trademarked 'Ringo'

Today, one of the two last surviving Beatles, Ringo Starr, officially trademarked his first name. The official reason was so that he could then use "Ringo" to officially license his fame for such purposes as "computer game software, "games via the Internet and wireless devices," and "plush toys." Uhhh... We think the real reason is that Ringo was scared that people were going around, using his famous iconography to illegally market their off-brand products. Like: ... More » Post from: Crusha...

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08:38 on February 1 2011

Beatles' Ringo Starr To Create His Own Video Game?

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11:06 on February 1 2011

Ringo Starr making his own video game?

NME — Ex-Beatle filed to trademark his name for use with games more info

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16:03 on February 1 2011

Ringo Starr Working On Video Games?

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16:07 on February 1 2011

Ringo Starr - Starr Trademarks Name For Video Games

ContactMusic — RINGO STARR has sparked speculation he's preparing to launch himself into the video games market by trademarking his name for the industry.The Beatles legend has filed an... more info

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14:29 on February 1 2011

RINGO STARR Video Game on the Way ?

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Ringo Starr is reported readying his own video game. The former Beatles drummer has trademarked the name ‘Ringo’ for use in game and computer software, r... more info

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17:40 on February 2 2011

5 Reasons Ringo Starr Trademarked 'Ringo'

Big Apple Music Scene — Today, one of the two last surviving Beatles, Ringo Starr, officially trademarked his first name. The official reason was so that he could then use "Ringo" to officially ... more info

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