Fighting Back Against Trademark Theft: The Roberto Clemente Family v. Puerto Rico
If the government can take Roberto Clemente’s name and make $15 million off it, what stops it from doing the same with a Tennessee songwriter’s work?
Puerto Rico used the Clemente family’s trademark without their permission, profited from it, and kept every dime. Beacon is representing the Clemente family and asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case.
Winning this case will protect property rights not just for the Clementes, but for anyone who relies on trademarks or intangible property, including musicians and creators right here in Tennessee. Learn more about the Clemente family’s story here.