The origin of Matal v. Tam and how the government tried to prevent a band name. #aapiheritagemonth

Musician Simon Tam explains the origin of his case, Matal v. Tam, and how the government tried to prevent a trademark for his band name. #AAPIHistoryMonth #aapiheritagemonth

[jmds]

We’re the Gubmint. We’re here to help you. We know what’s best for you. Resistance is futile.

[pauledwards]

The fact that you made me pay taxes under my given name. You've mailed me a tax return check with that name and allowed USPS to send mail w/ said name for anyone to see for years. Now if said name was offensive, you wouldn't allow it. So, I'll take my chances, patented it.