In 2000 , Despair , Inc. obtained a U.S. trademark registration for the `` frowny '' emoticon : -- LRB - when used on `` greeting cards , posters and art prints . ''
In 2000 Despair , Inc. obtained a U.S. trademark registration for the `` frowny '' emoticon : -- LRB - when used on `` greeting cards , posters and art prints . ''