Jeremy Lin rookie card sells for $21K on eBay

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An autographed Jeremy Lin rookie card sold on Ebay for $21,580

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(CBS/AP) Last night, "Linsanity" got a sobering dose of Miami Vice, as the Knicks were crushed by the Heat. Jeremy Lin was ice cold, missing 10 of 11 shots and turning the ball over eight times - but off the court, he is still very much a hot commodity.

Just ask Yair Rozmaryn, a Manhattan trading card collector who just sold a rookie Jeremy Lin card on eBay for $21,580. According to the New York Times, Rozmaryn bought the card for $1,000 two weeks ago - when the Lin buzz was in its nascence.

The autographed card -- which shows a picture of Lin as a rookie with the Golden State Warriors -- also includes a swatch of the player's jersey. That certainly adds to its value but considering he bought the card two weeks ago, Rozmaryn sure scored on return on investment.

Meanwhile, the fanatical - and financial - frenzy surrounding the Knicks point guard is growing as a trademark war is brewing over the catch-phrase that describes the crazed excitement around Lin.

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According to the AP, there have been seven applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark "Linsanity."

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That includes one by Pamela Deese, a lawyer representing Lin.

The applications cover use of the phrase on everything from cellphone cases and sunglasses to action figures and footwear.

A trademark can take a year or more to register.

The NBA says Lin jerseys have been the hottest selling jerseys at its online store since Feb. 4. It is preparing to sell more Lin-related merchandise like bobbleheads and plush animals.