A landmark legal battle over trademark protections for offensive or disparaging terms has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, with the justices set to review a case involving an Asian-American rock band. The band, which sought to register its name with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, was initially rejected under a law prohibiting trademarks that may disparage others. The dispute raises questions about free speech, cultural expression, and whether government agencies can deny trademarks based on offensive content. Legal experts say the outcome could reshape how trademarks are evaluated and protected in the future.