You see the pop singer has legally claimed her name so she can use it to sell branded Avril� Latrine products, thus joining a slew of pop stars using their fame to cash in on their fanbase. Jam! has this:

Documents filed last month with the United States Patent and Trademark Office say the singer wants exclusive rights to her own name when it comes to products including fragrances, aftershave, bath soap, body lotion and talc. - more on this story

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