TRADEMARK RISK
· LOW RISK“Frisbee” is trademarked — what Etsy sellers need to know
The flying disc brand — generically used but legally protected.
- Holder
- WHAM-O HOLDING LIMITED
- Reg. number
- US 4046202
- Registered
- Oct 25, 2011
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- May 2026
What Etsy sellers get flagged for
Frisbee is a registered trademark of Wham-O. While enforcement on Etsy is relatively uncommon, using the term in listings for flying disc products or disc-golf items carries risk.
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