Luka Doncic: The NBA star faces his mother in court for a very painful reason
The Dallas Mavericks point guard is deep into a legal battle against Mirjam Poterbin
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Actualizado a 29/10/2022 12:28 EDT
It’s not all fame and winning trophies for Luka Doncic. Despite being only 23 years old, the NBA star already has a bright present and an even brighter future. But Luka’s fame hasn’t kept him away from personal problems, and now he faces perhaps the most painful battle of his career: A legal battle against his mother Mirjam Poterbin.
The reason why Luka is taking his mother to court
Doncic filed a petition with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to ask for the annulment of the trademark for “Luka Doncic 7,” according to journalist Marc Stein.
Luka has been involved in a legal dispute with his mother for a few months over trademarks that she has registered to her name and that she refuses to transfer to Doncic just like he wishes.
Law firm Brown Rudnick states that the rights belong to Luka’s mother, former model Mirjan Poterbin, and that this petition that Doncic has filed is one more step in a process that has been going on for months.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) laughs after throwing an airball on a 3-point attempt in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans
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According to the report published on The Stein Line, the point guard stated: “I have a lot to look forward to as I continue to grow as a player and as a person, so it’s important for me to be in control of my personal brand.”
It’s worth mentioning that Doncic had given Poterbin the greenlight to register his name as a brand during his first season in the NBA in 2018, although he later wanted to negotiate a transfer of rights. He took a step on his own in 2021 when he tried to trademark “Luka Doncic,” but the USPTO denied his request.
Who’s Luka Doncic’s mother?
For those who don’t know, Poterbin is a 48-year-old former model who, among other things, has a strong presence on social media with over 55 thousand followers. She was married to Sasa Doncic, Luka’s father, who was also a basketball player. They separated in 2008.
Luka’s controversial play
Doncic’s performance on the court is astonishing on a nightly basis. He was the star during the Mavericks’ victory over the Memphis Grizzlies 137 – 96, he had 32 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
But there was a play that called everyone’s attention. Luka went deep into the paint and he appeared to attempt a layup that rebounded off the backboard, only for his teammate to grab th
e rebound and dunk the ball.
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