The Duck That Conquered Mexico at the World Cup Is Now at the Center of a Controversy
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY — The registration of the popular duck Merlín's name, which became a feathered celebrity in Mexico after appearing in a national team jersey during a World Cup celebration, sparked controversy on Tuesday after it was confirmed that at least two people had applied for exclusive commercial rights to the identification before the bird's owner. The existence of the different applications came to light a day after the duck's owner, Carla Gómez, a 48-year-old street vendor, announced that she had filed with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) to register the image and name of Merlín, who is two years old and often accompanies her and her son while they sell water and soft drinks in downtown Mexico City. IMPI stated in a press release on Tuesday night that it has received trademark registration requests related to duck Merlín 'that are in the process outlined by the regulations,' adding that once the evaluation is complete, a resolution will be issued, but did not provide further details. Local media reported that two other trademark registration actions for the bird's name had recently been submitted to IMPI, which is responsible for legally protecting creations, innovations, and distinctive signs in Mexico, in addition to Gómez's application.
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