Celebrity crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has escalated his feud with VeryDarkMan by issuing a cease-and-desist order over the use of the name “Ratel.”

Blord announced the move after officially trademarking “Ratel” as his business brand.

In a public Instagram statement, he warned that VeryDarkMan must now seek permission before using the name.

“I have directed my SAN to issue a cease to VDM to stop using my brand name ‘Ratel’,” he wrote.

The development has further fuelled online reactions amid their ongoing social media war.

Their rivalry began in October 2025 after VeryDarkMan accused Blord of alleged business malpractice while on a trip to China.

“Ratel” is the name used by VeryDarkMan’s online supporters, making the trademark move even more contentious.