From the pages of The Hollywood Reporter: Tyler Perry has moved one step closer to owning the trademark on the phrase “What Would Jesus Do?”
For whatever it’s worth, he can only use it for entertainment purposes – a movie, live show or TV show – not wrist bands or tattoos or the like.
And, no, your T-shirt won’t have to say “Tyler Perry presents,” because there’s a separate “WWJD?” trademark for clothing.
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