The VeryDarkMan Blord trademark dispute has blown up online after the controversial influencer announced he legally owns the name “Blord” for transport services in Nigeria. Vincent Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, says he registered the trademark through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
His latest move comes just days after crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams, popularly called Blord, unveiled 50 imported electric vehicles branded Blord Cars priced at 8 million naira each.
On February 21, Blord posted videos and photos of the shiny new EVs parked in rows, ready for delivery. He called them a step toward affordable clean transport and promised to roll out more soon. Buyers flooded the comments with excitement, some already placing deposits.
Then VeryDarkMan dropped his bombshell, claiming the Blord name belongs to him for anything related to cars or transport. He warned that anyone caught using the brand commercially without his permission faces arrest.
The threat sent shockwaves through social media. Many called it pure pettiness, while others questioned whether a trademark filing really gives him that much power.
In follow-up videos, VeryDarkMan reiterated his stance, asserting that he had properly filed the paperwork and that anyone who disregards it will face the full consequences of the law. He even joked that Blord should have checked the registry before building his brand around the name.
This fight did not start with cars. The two men have clashed since 2024 over crypto investments and money accusations. VeryDarkMan once went after Blord for allegedly misleading followers on a project called Ratel.
That earlier drama ended with name-calling and deleted posts but never cooled off completely. Now the trademark claim feels like round two with higher stakes.
Lawyers swiftly got involved. Several lawyers said that registering a trademark in Nigeria only covers certain types of goods or services. VeryDarkMan is listed under “transport,” which might mean ride-hailing or selling cars.
Still, Blord has been using the name publicly for years in crypto circles and business branding. Experts say prior use creates rights, and an opposition window exists where Blord or anyone affected can challenge the registration at the Trademarks Registry.
Social media split down the middle. Supporters of VeryDarkMan cheered him for protecting what he says is legally his.
Blord fans fired back, accusing VeryDarkMan of trying to kill a good business idea out of spite. Memes flooded timelines with fake court scenes and photoshopped images of the two men in wigs arguing over a car key.
Blord has stayed mostly quiet since the threat. He posted one short update saying his focus remains on delivering the vehicles to buyers who trusted him.
At the same time, purchasers who have already put down deposits are cautiously waiting to see if the automobiles will come with the Blord name or if there will be legal problems.
The drama shows how quickly personal problems may affect business in Nigeria’s startup and influencer environment. Both men got a lot of followers by making big promises and talking big.
VeryDarkMan became famous for criticising celebrities and politicians, while Blord became famous for promoting crypto knowledge and investments. Their fans now choose sides, making every post a new battleground.
Nigerians in general watch with a mix of delight and anger. Some people claim that the dispute takes attention away from actual problems like high car pricing and bad roads. Some people like the entertainment and regard it as a classic Nigerian drama where ego meets chance.
The more people hear the narrative, the more questions they have. Will Blord go to court to contest the trademark claim? Is it possible for VeryDarkMan to genuinely stop the cars from being marketed with that name? And what happens to the customers who are stuck in the middle? The internet is still full with opinions, memes, and updates, waiting for the next move.
The VeryDarkMan Blord trademark saga shows how quickly a name can become a battlefield online and off. Two big personalities, two different paths and one shared word that neither wants to let go. Nigeria watches to see who blinks first.
