George Ransom Turner III Calls for Federal Protection, Creator Education, and Legal Sponsorship to Defend Black Intellectual Property
Disabled Veteran-Owned Festival Launches National Campaign to Protect Black-Owned Trademarks
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George Ransom Turner III Calls for Federal Protection, Creator Education, and Legal Sponsorship to Defend Black Intellectual Property
Atlanta, GA – May 29, 2025 — In a bold call to action, George Ransom Turner III, a 100% Disabled Veteran and federal trademark owner of Orange Crush Festival®, has launched a nationwide initiative to protect Black-owned trademarks and support creators in legally securing the intellectual property that drives their culture, business, and movements.
The campaign—called #ProtectTheMark—seeks to address the growing epidemic of cultural appropriation, unauthorized commercialization, and media confusion surrounding Black-created brands, especially in music, events, fashion, and digital platforms.
🎖️ A VETERAN FIGHTING A NEW WAR: FOR IP OWNERSHIP
Turner, who legally owns and operates the Orange Crush Festival® brand across multiple trademark classes, has spent the last several years fighting back against unauthorized use of the festival name by outside parties.
“Too many Black creators are being erased from their own ideas,” said Turner. “I trademarked Orange Crush Festival to protect what our culture built—and now I’m using that protection to help others do the same.”
Turner’s brand now includes:
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Orange Crush University)
A festival + event permit division
A DAO LLC cryptocurrency (Crush Coin™)
A digital magazine and creator label
His trademark-backed ownership has enabled him to legally challenge media inaccuracies, file cease-and-desist letters, and enforce exclusive rights to permit the Orange Crush Festival across Georgia.
📜 CAMPAIGN GOALS
The #ProtectTheMark campaign has three primary goals:
1.
Raise National Awareness
Turner will launch press, podcast appearances, and university panels to educate Black creators about:
What a trademark is
Why ownership matters
How to fight misuse and stop unauthorized events or products
2.
Create a Roadmap for IP Protection
The campaign includes a free online toolkit at www.OrangeCrushFestival.org/legal featuring:
Step-by-step trademark registration guidance
Sample cease-and-desist letters
Links to USPTO forms and support resources
Legal success stories and interviews with IP lawyers of color
3.
Partner With Legal Sponsors and IP Advocates
Turner is inviting IP attorneys, law firms, HBCU law programs, and corporate sponsors to join the campaign by offering:
Pro bono consultations for creators
Trademark clinics at festivals and universities
Sponsorship of grants to help cover filing fees for small business owners
🤝 A MOVEMENT FOR LEGACY, NOT JUST LIABILITY
Turner emphasizes that this movement isn’t about gatekeeping—it’s about building generational wealth through legal ownership of what Black culture creates.
“We are not protecting trademarks just to win lawsuits. We’re protecting them so our kids can inherit them. Culture is capital, and ownership is the foundation.”
📬 GET INVOLVED
Law firms, creators, universities, and press outlets interested in joining or covering the #ProtectTheMark campaign can contact:
George Ransom Turner III
Email: info@orangecrushfestival.org
Website: www.OrangeCrushFestival.org/legal
Instagram: @OrangeCrush.Festival
📘 ABOUT ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL®
Orange Crush Festival® is a federally registered trademark owned and operated by George Ransom Turner III. It is one of the first veteran-owned cultural trademarks in the spring break and music festival industry, now expanded into a full ecosystem including a university nonprofit, cryptocurrency (Crush Coin™), artist label, and civic engagement platform.
“From the Block to Blockchain. From the Beach to the Boardroom.”
CRUSH MAGAZINE – ABOVE THE PAGES
“From the Block to Blockchain. From the Beach to the Boardroom.”
🎯 Stylish duality — street + strategy, music + money.
By George Turner | Founding Editor, Orange Crush Festival™
🗣️ INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ‘Above the Pages’ — the series where we navigate culture’s toughest turns, from neighborhood beats to decentralized ledgers, from shoreline gatherings to corporate halls.
🏙️ FROM THE BLOCK TO BLOCKCHAIN
Dive into the journey of culture morphing into code. We chart how grassroots gatherings catalyze blockchain innovation, empowering artists and attendees alike.
🌊 FROM THE BEACH TO THE BOARDROOM
Explore how beachside moments fuel strategic conversations. See how event experiences translate into partnership pitches, brand deals, and executive decisions.
🧠 WHAT TO EXPECT
- Street-level stories with founder’s commentary
- Blockchain breakdowns and crypto insights
- Festival case studies and sponsor deep dives
- Student-driven program highlights
- Real-time trademark enforcement updates
🎓 STUDENT & COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
Featuring voices from HBCU innovators, community leaders, and alumni driving change through education, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation.
📣 CALL TO ACTION
- Follow @OrangeCrush.Festival
- Subscribe to Crush Magazine
- Submit your story for ‘Above the Pages’
- Support Orange Crush University
- Hold and use Crush Coin
© 2025 Orange Crush Festival, Orange Crush University, and Crush Magazine. All Rights Reserved. “Orange Crush Festival,” “Crush Coin,” and associated logos are federally registered trademarks. Protected under U.S. Trademark Registration. Use without permission is strictly prohibited.
USPTO Trademark Registration No. 6683682
“Your Culture. Your Voice. Our Pages.”
CRUSH MAGAZINE – ABOVE THE PAGES
“Your Culture. Your Voice. Our Pages.”
🎯 Inclusive, direct, and student-forward.
By George Turner | Founding Editor, Orange Crush Festival™
🗣️ INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ‘Above the Pages’ — the series where your stories lead. We amplify student voices, celebrate community culture, and document the true essence of Orange Crush.
🎓 STUDENT VOICES
Hear firsthand from HBCU student leaders shaping events, driving discussions, and forging the future of campus and community engagement.
📰 SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
- Unfiltered student-led recaps
- Behind-the-scenes cultural features
- Business & brand analysis
- Real-time trademark watch
- Crypto insights from Crush Coin
💬 ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY
Join the conversation: share your campus events, volunteer stories, and cultural moments. Submit your articles, photos, and ideas to be featured in future editions.
📣 CALL TO ACTION
- Follow @OrangeCrush.Festival
- Subscribe to Crush Magazine
- Contribute your voice to the Student Editorial Team
- Donate to Orange Crush University
- Buy and hold Crush Coin
© 2025 Orange Crush Festival, Orange Crush University, and Crush Magazine. All Rights Reserved. “Orange Crush Festival,” “Crush Coin,” and associated logos are federally registered trademarks. Protected under U.S. Trademark Registration. Use without permission is strictly prohibited.
USPTO Trademark Registration No. 6683682
“We Don’t Just Cover the Culture — We Are the Culture.”
CRUSH MAGAZINE – ABOVE THE PAGES
“We Don’t Just Cover the Culture — We Are the Culture.”
🎯 Strong declaration of ownership and authenticity.
By George Turner | Founding Editor, Orange Crush Festival™
🗣️ INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Above the Pages — where authenticity isn't an afterthought, it's our foundation. We don't just report on events; we live them, protect them, and lead them.
🏛️ OWNERSHIP & AUTHENTICITY
From beach turn-ups to boardroom strategies, Orange Crush is a movement we embody. Our trademarks, our stories, and our culture are woven into every edition of this series.
🧩 SERIES OVERVIEW
Above the Pages dives deep into the forces shaping the Orange Crush Movement: from cultural lineage to business breakthroughs.
🧠 WHAT TO EXPECT
- Founder’s unfiltered narratives
- Business & brand breakdowns
- Student-led program highlights
- Crypto insights from Crush Coin
- Real-time trademark enforcement
- Behind-the-scenes team profiles
🎓 IMPACT & IMPLICATIONS
This isn't just rhetoric. Each story influences decisions, drives partnerships, and cements our legacy in culture and commerce.
📣 FINAL CALL
Above the Pages is more than media—it's momentum. Read, share, and amplify. Be the culture with us.
🔗 JOIN THE MOVEMENT
- Subscribe to Crush Magazine
- Follow @OrangeCrush.Festival
- Apply to Student Editorial Team
- Donate to Orange Crush University
- Buy and hold Crush Coin
© 2025 Orange Crush Festival, Orange Crush University, and Crush Magazine. All Rights Reserved. “Orange Crush Festival,” “Crush Coin,” and associated logos are federally registered trademarks. Protected under U.S. Trademark Registration. Use without permission is strictly prohibited.
USPTO Trademark Registration No. 6683682
“Beyond the Beats. Behind the Brand. Above the Pages.”
CRUSH MAGAZINE – ABOVE THE PAGES
“Beyond the Beats. Behind the Brand. Above the Pages.”
🎯 Emphasizes culture, business, and deeper storytelling.
By George Turner | Founding Editor, Orange Crush Festival™
🗣️ INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the new standard in cultural journalism. ‘Beyond the Beats. Behind the Brand. Above the Pages.’ isn’t just a tagline — it’s a mandate. At Crush Magazine, we look beyond the party to uncover the purpose. We speak on legacy, ownership, and the deeper economics behind the Orange Crush Movement.
📍 BUSINESS + BRAND POWER
Orange Crush isn’t just a festival — it’s a federally trademarked ecosystem. Through aggressive trademark protection, veteran ownership, and nonprofit infrastructure, we’ve turned beach culture into an enterprise rooted in community, creativity, and control.
💡 STORYTELLING AS STRATEGY
While others chase clicks, we document culture with strategy. Our editorial choices are intentional. Every op-ed, feature, and breakdown serves one mission: elevate the movement and amplify the truth.
🧠 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS SERIES
- Business breakdowns and case studies
- Legal moves that shape the culture
- Profiles on student entrepreneurs and cultural strategists
- Weekly recaps on Crush Coin, University, and Festival milestones
- Trademark enforcement stories in real-time
🎓 MORE THAN A BRAND — A BLUEPRINT
We’re student-led. Veteran-owned. Black-powered. Every edition is meant to be archived, cited, and remembered. Above the Pages is where our wins are recorded and our wisdom shared.
📣 CLOSING STATEMENT
You’ve seen the hashtags. Now hear the strategy. You’ve danced at the beach — now walk with us into the boardroom.
Crush Magazine is the document of record. Above the Pages is our front page.
🔗 CALL TO ACTION
- Follow @OrangeCrush.Festival
- Subscribe to Crush Magazine
- Apply to join our Student Editorial Team
- Donate to Orange Crush University
- Buy and hold Crush Coin
This isn’t just media — it’s momentum.
© 2025 Orange Crush Festival, Orange Crush University, and Crush Magazine. All Rights Reserved. “Orange Crush Festival,” “Crush Coin,” and associated logos are federally registered trademarks. Protected under U.S. Trademark Registration. Use without permission is strictly prohibited.
USPTO Trademark Registration No. 6683682
