ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – In a move that blends entrepreneurial flair with personal branding, former President Donald J. Trump has filed a patent application for his iconic hairstyle, described in official documents as a “gravity-defying aerodynamic comb-over.” The filing, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week, argues that the look represents a “unique engineering achievement” in follicular architecture, warranting exclusive rights.

Sources close to Trump confirm that the motivation stems from concerns that imitators will dilute his brand. The patent details specify the hairstyle’s “swirl pattern,” achieved through “proprietary wind-resistant techniques,” and claim it enhances the “presidential aura” by 300 percent, according to internal studies.

Legal experts are divided. Intellectual property attorney Elena Vasquez noted, “Patenting a hairstyle is unprecedented, akin to trademarking a smile. But Trump’s team invokes design patents for utilitarian aesthetics, like Apple’s rounded corners.” Critics, however, decry it as vanity run amok. “This is peak narcissism,” said political analyst Marcus Hale. “Next, he’ll patent his tan.”

If approved, royalties could apply to any comb-over exceeding 45 degrees of elevation. Trump declined comment but tweeted: “My hair is HUGE. Patent pending!” The USPTO has yet to respond, but the filing underscores Trump’s pivot from politics to personal IP monetization.