Says New Logo Clearly Violates ‘Star Trek’ Copyright

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition

When the U.S. Space Force was announced, the Internet blew up over the similarities between the new logo and the Starfleet emblem seen in every episode of Star Trek. And now, Rod Roddenberry says he wants his cut.

Roddenberry filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming that the Space Force logo “clearly is a direct copy of the ‘Starfleet’ logo that was created for the Star Trek franchise,” according to court documents.

The suit seeks an undisclosed amount from the federal government for use of the image under copyright law.

“They could have just called it “Starfleet”, Roddenberry said. “I mean it’s so obvious. If they had called and asked, I probably would have said ‘yes’ and been flattered. But since they just kinda stole it, I want a piece of the action.”

A source at the Pentagon not authorized to speak to the media said that they had no idea the image was still protected. “It’s been around so long, we just assumed it was in public domain. We’ve planned a series of meetings to determine how to proceed, which will of course take at least a couple of years.”

CNN accused President Trump of stealing the logo after collaborating with Russia or Ukraine … whichever they felt like they could make stick … but offered no hard evidence that the President was involved.

The Pentagon spokesman said that one of the options being considered going forward was to design a new logo with a stylized silhouette of Baby Yoda. “He’s cute, and everyone likes him. And, it would make the new Space Force seem more approachable to the public,” the spokesman said.

The Walt Disney company was unavailable for comment.

FMI: www.defense.gov