By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes LONDON, – “Brand Beckham” always comes first, Brooklyn Beckham said in an outburst against his parents David and Victoria this week that shone a spotlight on the legal protections a growing number of famous families attach to their own names. The Instagram post by the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham not only fuelled online gossip around the world but also highlighted a more unusual aspect of celebrity trademarks. UK filings show the names of David and Victoria’s four children are registered as trademarks, with Victoria listed as owner in her capacity as a parent and guardian. Brooklyn’s name was registered as a trademark in Britain in 2016, when he was 17. Brooklyn’s registration, covering beauty, cosmetics, clothing, toys and entertainment and other classes, according to the UK Intellectual Property Office, will expire in December. WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK DISPUTE ABOUT? In his post, Brooklyn said that ahead of his 2022 marriage to Nicola Peltz, daughter of U.S. billionaire …