The US Supreme Court has rejected a California man's attempt to trademark the phrase "Trump Too Small" for use on t-shirts. 
Steve Elster's bid was initially denied by the US Patent and Trademark Office, and he subsequently appealed the decision, citing a violation of his First Amendment rights. The case ultimately made its way to the Supreme Court, which upheld the lower court's ruling.
The phrase "Trump Too Small" is a play on words, originating from a comment made by Donald Trump during a 2016 presidential debate. When asked about the size of his hands, Trump replied, "I guarantee you, there's no problem" and "I have big hands, okay?" The phrase has since been used to mock Trump's hands and, by extension, his ego.
Elster had been selling t-shirts with the phrase for $25 but was unable to secure a trademark for the phrase. The US Patent and Trademark Office rejected his application, stating that the phrase was too similar to Trump's name and could be seen as disparaging. The Supreme Court's decision upholds this ruling, preventing Elster from trademarking the phrase.
By blocking Elster's attempt to trademark "Trump Too Small", the Supreme Court has effectively limited his ability to control the phrase's use and distribution. While Elster can still sell his t-shirts, he will not have exclusive rights to the phrase, and others may use it without fear of legal repercussions.
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