Palins want to trademark names

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her daughter Bristol, a budding media star in her own right, have taken steps to trademark their names, Politics Daily reports.

The news Web site reported Wednesday it had learned the Palins' lawyer, Thomas Van Flein, filed application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark "Sarah Palin" on Nov. 5 and for "Bristol Palin" on Sept. 15.

Politics Daily noted celebrities often trademark their names to protect their image or brand from those who might seek to make money off their likeness or sully their names.

Both applications are still pending, with the office seeking more information.