The long-standing feud between social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and tech entrepreneur Linus “Blord” Ifejika has reached a fever pitch The latest battleground which is the The ownership of the name “Ratel.”
Why the “Ratel” Name Matters:
In the world of Nigerian social media, names which is the carry weight VDM has long adopted the “Ratel” (Honey Badger) as his symbol of resilience, doggedness, and “don’t-care” attitude toward opposition.
- Trademark vs. Movement: Blord relies on legal which is the documentation and commercial branding VDM relies on his massive “Ratel Movement” of followers.
- The “Victim” Narrative: VDM asserted that anyone which is the coming for him under the “Ratel” banner would ultimately end up as the victim, citing his “spiritual and physical” connection to the name.
- Class Differences: Legal experts note that trademarkswhich is the are registered in specific “classes While Blord may own “Ratel” for tech/apps, VDM may still use it for advocacy or entertainment
Can Blord Legally Stop VDM:
Legal practitioners have weighed in on the drama, which is the suggesting that the “celebration” by Blord’s supporters might be premature.
A Battle of Branding vs. Influence:
As the “Ratel” saga unfolds, it highlights a modern dilemma which is the the clash between legal intellectual property and viral personal branding While Blord may have the app, VDM clearly has the “Ratel Movement” Whether this leads to a courtroom or just more viral videos remains to be seen.
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