Snooki cannot trademark "Snooki"

A setback.

August 17, 2010 at 3:04PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
AP photo
AP photo (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

This might not be the definition of "famous" as we have previously known it:

Aww. Well, so much for all the Snooki-branded merchandise you were hoping to buy. They'll still make some, but you won't know if it's licensed and genuine. Could be a cheap Chinese copy of Snooki's Instant Beach Waxer Kit (matches not included.)

In related news, she has a boyfriend who is not interested in publicity at all and would be head-over-heels in mad love with Snooki even if she wasn't on TV. Really.

Coincidentally, he's working on a line of clothing.

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