TRADEMARK RISK
· HIGH RISK“Marvel” is trademarked — what Etsy sellers need to know
Superhero names and likenesses are all protected.
- Holder
- Marvel Characters, Inc.
- Reg. number
- US 7552483
- Registered
- Jul 16, 2024
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- May 2026
What Etsy sellers get flagged for
Marvel character names (Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, etc.) are individually trademarked. Using character names in Etsy listing text has resulted in numerous takedowns for sellers in the graphic tee and accessory niche.
Safe alternatives to “Marvel”
superhero design
web-slinger inspired
armored hero art
comic-style design
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Trademark status changes over time — verify current registration status via the USPTO database before making business decisions.