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‘Very Subdued’ Trademark Filed by Jefferson Bates

The viral phrase “very demure, very mindful” has been trademarked by a Washington state man named Jefferson Bates.

The phrase was popularized online by TikTok creator Jools Lebron. According to legal documents obtained by NBC News, Bates filed the request in Washington in an attempt to trademark the phrase, “Very Demure.. Very Mindful….” Lebron is not named in the filing.

TODAY.com reached out to both Bates and Lebron for comment, but had not received a response as of publication.

The phrase has been going viral since Lebron shared a TikTok video on Aug. 2 showing how she styles her hair and makeup for work. In the clip, which has been viewed nearly 47 million times, she describes her appearance as “very understated, very thoughtful.”

Since the viral video surfaced, Lebron has released several other versions of the trend, all using a similar vocal rhythm. She calls her look and choices understated, thoughtful and cute.

The Chicago-based content creator, who now has over 2 million TikTok followers, has quickly risen to internet fame as she continues to share videos, including attending events with makeup artist Patrick Ta and appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on August 19.

RuPaul Charles, the host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” was hosting the show that night and asked what was going through her mind as she filmed the now-viral video.

“Well, apparently the trauma of working in retail affects you so much that you start using the word ‘demure’ on the Internet,” she responded, naming Mariano’s, an Illinois grocery store chain, as “very cute, very demure.”

In the same interview, Lebron described the word “demure” in her own words.

“I think demure is a mindset. I was crazy and out of control, and then I found some ‘demurity,'” she said. “And with that came success!”

On August 21, Lebron shared two photos on TikTok of himself standing outside Netflix headquarters, writing, “Stay tuned my divas.”

Netflix’s official account responded to the post, writing, “she is THE MOMENT.”

In another video, Lebron talks about the impact the trend’s popularization has had on her and her loved ones’ lives.

“My best friend is struggling with her mental health because of her living situation and thanks to Demure I’m able to rent her my extra bedroom in my new apartment,” Lebron captioned the video. “We’re leaving the neighborhood babe you’re safe now.”

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