Holy semantics, Batman! DC Comics is seeking to block a request by Rihanna's company to trademark the word Robyn, arguing it is too similar to the name of Batman's trusty sidekick.
Roraj Trade, which holds trademarks for Rihanna's numerous brands including her Rebelle By Rihanna and Reb'L Fleur perfumes, applied to register "Robyn" on June 23, 2014 with intent to "providing on-line non-downloadable general feature magazines." DC's Notice of Opposition was submitted on May 11 in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by James D. Weinberger of Fross, Zelnick, Lehrman and Zissu.
DC Entertainment did not immediately respond to a request for comment.