" Martin 's mom seeks to trademark ` ` I am Martin '' and ` ` Justice for Trayvon '' Both phrases have become a rallying cry for supporters of the 17-year-old who was shot and killed February 26 in Sanford , Florida , by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman , who has said he was acting in self-defense . Family 's lawyers say trademarks are to keep unscrupulous from working on Martin 's name . Family also would like to start a business in Martin 's name , lawyer says .
" Martin 's mom seeks to trademark ` ` I am Martin '' and ` ` Justice for Trayvon '' Family 's lawyers say trademarks are to keep unscrupulous from working on Martin 's name . Family also would like to start a business in Martin 's name , lawyer says .