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Cole Palmer has found himself in a legal battle most football fans weren’t expecting: The Chelsea star is clashing with Château Palmer, a prestigious French winery, over its attempt to trademark his nickname.
The England midfielder had applied to trademark his iconic “icy” goal celebration and accompanying nickname “Cold Palmer”, with the aim of launching a range of products including clothing, toiletries and even alcoholic drinks, according to The Sun.
However, the Bordeaux vineyard, of which bottles can sell for thousands of poundsformally objected to the request, arguing that Palmer’s plans could damage their established brand.
The dispute is now between the British Intellectual Property Office, which will examine the arguments of both parties before rendering a decision.
The wine company was founded in 1814 after the acquisition of the estate, then known as Château de Gascq, by British army officer Charles Palmer. Later, he expanded the vineyards and gave them his name.
Cole Palmer, on the other hand, is better known for his scintillating performances on the football field than for his interest in wine. But in this legal showdown – Palmer versus Palmer, Claret versus Blue – his on-field brilliance might not be enough to tip the scales.
