The Economic Development Minister says charging the RNLI £250 to use the TT initials only covers his department's legal costs.
The DED's facing a storm of criticism on Facebook after asking the volunteer lifesaving charity to pay to use the TT on fundraising badges.
Laurence Skelly says it's vital the department defends its trademark, otherwise it might face losing it in a future dispute.
But he says it is not profiting at the expense of lifeboat stations and crews:
Will ring doorbell users need to register for data protection?
Will people with Ring doorbells have to register for data protection?
Major reservoir safety projects finished
Manx Utilities says it's finished two major safety projects at the Cringle and Clypse reservoirs.
Second weather warning this weekend
A second weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for this weekend.
Does government plan to press ahead with min wage rise?
Does the government plan to press ahead with its minimum wage rise this year?
Where has government found £11m in savings?
Where has the government found more than £11 million worth of savings?
Is there border security for Irish sailings?
What sort of border security is there in place for sailings to Ireland?
Emergency powers used to fell trees
Douglas Council's used emergency powers to cut down trees after it was found they posed a risk to homes.
Busy road in West to close next week
A busy road in the west of the Island will close on Monday.
