Banksy's Trademark Battle: A Street Artist's Fight for His Name

Anonymous graffiti artist Banksy is facing a legal battle over his trademark. Greeting card company Full Colour Black claims Banksy hasn't properly used his trademark, seeking its cancellation. Banksy denies this, stating he's used the trademark for merchandise sales. The April trial at the Intellectual Property Office marks a potential first public appearance for Banksy and his team. The case highlights the conflict between Banksy's artistic ethos and commercialization, questioning the limits of trademark rights in art.