Jay-Z And Beyonce Post First Pictures Of Blue Ivy

Jay-Z and Beyonce surprised fans by posting a series of intimate family photos of their baby, Blue Ivy Carter.

 The couple, who welcomed their first child over a month ago, posted a series of intimate portraits on a tumblr blog.

A message on the site read: 'We welcome you to share in our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives. The Carter Family.'

Meanwhile, Jay-Z and Beyonce could have their  daughter's name 'Blue Ivy' officially trademarked.

The music couple have reportedly applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 26 to own the name 'Blue Ivy',

According to the Washington Post the couple decided to trademark the name after learning that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had turned down two applications to use the name 'Blue Ivy'.