The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the mark on the grounds that the word "dyke" was "immoral and scandalous".
In 2005, Velvetpark amended its application, to have the USPTO recognize the word "dyke" as an accepted and welcomed signifier by the lesbian community.
[2][3] In June 2007, Velvetpark produced its final print edition and became an online magazine, hosting text base and media rich content.
[5] In 2010 Velvetpark found itself in the national spotlight when it became the home of the anonymous pieces of then-closeted West Point student Katie Miller,[6] who became an LGBT leader in her own right and was featured on The Rachel Maddow Show.
[7][8] In September 2011, Grace Moon transitioned to the role of publisher and handed the editorial reins to queer scholar Marcie Bianco.