BiNet USA Suddenly Claims Ownership of Pride Flag

BiNet USA has claimed copyright and trademark ownership of a pride flag. When can simple shapes be copyrighted? Can the trademark be claimed by one member of a larger community?

UPDATE: BiNet has issued a statement that seems to release all claims to the flag:

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