Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Watch out, George Gervin. And Val Kilmer. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is “The Iceman” — and he wants to protect his nickname.
Williams submitted four trademark applications on Monday related to his moniker: one for the name, another for a logo surrounding the name, and two more silhouettes that mimic Williams’ Michael Jordan-esque pose as he completed a pass to Rome Odunze in the Bears’ playoff win against the Packers.
A search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office shows Caleb Williams Inc.’s “Iceman” applications for sporting goods, footballs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, jerseys, jackets, vest, water bottles, mugs, bags, backpacks, luggage, sunglasses, posters and downloadable trading cards.