Celebrity crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to social media critic VeryDarkMan, demanding he stop using the name “Ratel,” which Blord says he has officially trademarked as his business brand. The directive was announced in a trending Instagram post, where Blord revealed that his legal team had been instructed to act.
In his statement, Blord insisted that VeryDarkMan must now seek formal approval before using the name, stressing that “Ratel” is protected intellectual property. The move has triggered heated reactions online, with fans and commentators divided over ownership rights and freedom of branding.
The clash adds to an ongoing feud that began in October 2025 after VeryDarkMan accused Blord of business fraud and overpricing during a visit to China, later petitioning the police to investigate his operations. Ironically, “Ratel” is also the nickname VeryDarkMan gave to his loyal online supporters, deepening the controversy surrounding the name.