Yes, You Can Trademark the Smell of Childhood

April 7, 2025

After a 6 year effort, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially granted Crayola a trade mark for the scent described as “slightly earthy soap with pungent, leather-like clay undertones” in July 2024. This landmark decision allows Crayola to protect the aroma that has become synonymous with childhood creativity and school memories.

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