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A business owner, Allie Rose, attempted to trademark the phrase 'Hot Girls Read' but faced backlash from the online community. The community fought back, and Allie Rose eventually relinquished the trademark. This incident highlights the power of online communities in shaping internet culture and protecting common phrases from being owned by individuals or companies.
- ▪Allie Rose, also known as Allie Rose Co. on Instagram, announced that she had won the trademark to the phrase 'Hot Girls Read'.
- ▪She asked followers who sold merch with the phrase to remove their listings, but the community responded with backlash.
- ▪Allie Rose eventually announced that she was relinquishing the trademark due to the negative response.
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ICYMI June 13, 20263:05 AM This Content is Available for Slate Plus members only Bonus: ‘Hot Girls Read’ And Don’t File Trademarks A business owner tried to trademark a common phrase on the “bookish” internet, and the community fought back. <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Episode Notes On today’s bonus episode, host Kate Lindsay and producer Vic Whitley-Berry talk about yet another scandal on the bookish internet. Business owner Allie Rose – also known as Allie Rose Co. on Instagram – announced earlier this month that she had officially won the trademark to the phrase “Hot Girls Read.” She then asked followers who sold merch “very gently and with peace and love!!!!” to remove their listings containing the phrase.
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