LINEAGE® Martial Arts Trademark: History, Rights, and Brand Protection

LINEAGE® is more than a word—it represents decades of martial arts tradition, instruction, and responsibility. This article explains why Calvert MMA Academy® and Lineage BJJ® protect the federally registered LINEAGE® trademark, how U.S. trademark law applies within the martial arts community, and why consistent enforcement is required to prevent confusion for students, families, and the public.