Randy Moss announces trademark and health update during NFL playoffs

Randy Moss announced he has secured the trademark for "You Got Moss'd," saying he will use the phrase for a clothing line; the trademark filing was first submitted in July 2024. He has also shared health updates after revealing in December 2024 that he was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and later returned to ESPN broadcasts.

Randy Moss announced that he has completed a lengthy process to acquire the trademark for the phrase "You Got Moss'd" and plans to develop it into a clothing brand. The filing for the trademark was submitted in July 2024 and was described in a statement released by Boardroom. Moss, known for his on-field play and his ESPN segment "You Got Mossed!", has also shared personal health updates after disclosing a diagnosis late last year. He has returned to on-air work since treatment and has posted about his recovery on social media. Key details: - Moss said he secured the trademark for "You Got Moss'd" and framed the move as taking ownership of a phrase tied to his career. - The trademark filing was originally submitted in July 2024 and covers apparel and related items, including hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, fishing shirts and vests, gloves, and outdoor footwear. - Boardroom issued a statement confirming the trademark and noting it allows commercial use of the phrase. - In December 2024, Moss announced he was battling bile duct cancer, said he would take a leave from ESPN, and later described undergoing surgery and follow-up treatments. - Moss launched "Team Moss" apparel with the phrase "Let's Moss Cancer" and returned to ESPN in time for last year’s Super Bowl, remaining part of the network’s pregame cast. - On December 26, Moss posted on Instagram marking one year since a major surgery and thanked his doctors and supporters. Summary: The trademark secures the commercial rights to the phrase "You Got Moss'd" and is intended for use on a range of clothing items, which Moss described as protecting a brand built over decades. Moss has also publicly shared that he received treatment for bile duct cancer and has returned to broadcast work; what comes next for the brand and any related commercial plans is undetermined at this time.