24/02/2026
Verydarkblackman Blord group
1️⃣ Why the name “Blord” already belongs to Blord (from the start)
Blord has been using the name BLORD long before this dispute for:
• Business operations
• Branding and publicity
• Commercial activities (phones, logistics, now electric vehicles)
In trademark law, this creates PRIOR USE and GOODWILL.
What this means legally:
• Even without registration, the first and consistent user of a name gains protectable rights.
• The public already associates “Blord” with one person and one business source.
• This is called common-law trademark rights.
📌 Reality check:
You cannot wake up and lawfully take a name that the public already knows belongs to someone else.
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2️⃣ What trademark law (Nigeria & globally) says about this situation
Trademark law focuses on 4 core tests:
(a) Prior Use
Who used the name first in commerce?
➡️ Answer: Blord
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(b) Distinctiveness & Public Association
Does the public already link the name to one source?
➡️ Yes. “Blord” is already identified with Blord’s business.
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(c) Likelihood of Confusion
Would another person registering the name confuse the public?
➡️ Absolutely.
People would think Blord’s company is suddenly owned or controlled by someone else.
Courts strongly reject this.
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(d) Good Faith vs Bad Faith
Was the trademark filed honestly to build a business, or:
• to block,
• punish,
• or retaliate?
➡️ In this case, the timing and context point to bad faith.
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3️⃣ Why VDM’s trademark move is weak legally
VeryDarkMan attempting to trademark “Blord” faces these problems:
• ❌ He is not the original user
• ❌ The name was already famous before his filing
• ❌ The filing followed a public dispute (strong bad-faith signal)
• ❌ It interferes with an existing business identity
In trademark law:
A mark registered in bad faith can be cancelled, even if it was approved.
Registration ≠ ownership if the foundation is faulty.
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4️⃣ Reality check: registration vs ownership
Many people misunderstand this.
• Trademark certificate ≠ automatic ownership
• Registration can be:
• opposed,
• invalidated,
• or cancelled
Courts look at facts on the ground, not just paperwork.
📌 Reality example:
If someone trademarks “Dangote” today, it will be cancelled immediately — because the name already has established ownership and goodwill.
Same logic applies here.
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5️⃣ How Blord can legally cancel VDM’s trademark (step by step)
STEP 1: Gather Evidence of Prior Use
Blord compiles:
• Business registrations (CAC)
• Old advertisements
• Social media records
• Media interviews
• Sales records
• Product branding history
This proves he owned the name first.
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STEP 2: File for Opposition or Cancellation
Depending on the status of VDM’s trademark:
• If still pending → file Notice of Opposition
• If already registered → file Application for Cancellation
Grounds used:
• Prior use
• Likelihood of confusion
• Bad-faith registration
• Existing goodwill
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STEP 3: Show Bad Faith Clearly
Lawyers will show:
• Timeline of dispute
• Public statements
• Retaliatory intent
• No genuine business built around the name by VDM
Bad faith is a powerful weapon in trademark law.
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STEP 4: Outcome in Reality
In real legal practice:
• Marks registered in bad faith are revoked
• Original owners retain the brand
• The later filer loses rights and sometimes pays costs
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6️⃣ About the electric cars (important comparison to reality)
Blord branding electric cars as “Blord Electric Cars” and stating they can be used for:
• private use
• public/commercial transport
is normal industry practice.
What matters is:
• regulatory compliance
• safety approval
• proper licensing for commercial use
This has nothing to do with trademark ownership.
VDM cannot use trademark law to stop a legitimate business he does not own.
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7️⃣ Final reality-based conclusion
• ✅ Blord is the original and known owner of the name “Blord”
• ✅ Trademark law protects first use and goodwill
• ❌ VDM’s trademark attempt is legally fragile
• ⚖️ A court or registry will prioritize reality over social media
• 🧾 With proper filings, VDM’s trademark can be cancelled
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Simple summary:
You cannot legally steal a name that already belongs to someone in the real world, no matter what paper you file later.
