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  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects application for Washington Football Team trademark
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects application for Washington Football Team trademark
    The Washington Football Team has hit a setback in its quest to change its name....2021
  • • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects first application for Washington Football Team trademark
    Last year, Washington dumped its controversial nickname, adopting Washington Football Team instead. At a time when consideration has been given to making that non-name the permanent name of the team, a decision from the federal agency with jurisdiction over these matters dealt the franchise a setback. Via Sam Fortier of the Washington Post, the U.S. [more]...2021
  • Washington Football Team trademark application in jeopardy after initial refusal by United States Patent and Trademark Office
    • Washington Football Team trademark application in jeopardy after initial refusal by United States Patent and Trademark Office
    The "Washington Football Team" faces new challenges after an initial refusal of the trademark application.       ...2021
  • • Kobe Bryant’s family wants Mamba and Mambacita trademark for clothing line
    The family of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant wanted to secure the names ‘Mamba’ and ‘Mambacita’ as they reportedly filed for a trademark, per the U.S. Patent and Trademark office via TMZ. According to Business Insider, Bryant first coined the nickname ‘The Black Mamba’ in order to make a separation between […] The post Kobe Bryant’s ...2021
  • Up for grabs? QB tries to trademark 'Hail Murray'
    • Up for grabs? QB tries to trademark 'Hail Murray'
    Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark "Hail Murray," the phrase that became popular after Murray's 43-yard Hail Mary TD pass vs. the Bills on Sunday....2020
  • • Redskins likely to change name to ‘Washington Warriors’?
    What’s also of note is that there are six pending applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the name Washington Warriors....2020
  • • Washington trademark squatter adds to his portfolio
    As Washington prepares to change its name, it may have to deal with a man named Martin McCaulay. In recent weeks, McCaulay has squatted on several potential names for the team, via applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It’s not a new hobby for McCaulay; back in 2015, FOX5 highlighted McCaulay’s effort [more]...2020
  • Tom Brady denied 'Tom Terrific' trademark; Tom Seaver connection cited
    • Tom Brady denied 'Tom Terrific' trademark; Tom Seaver connection cited
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the nickname "points uniquely and unmistakably" to former MLB star and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver....2019
  • Only one 'Tom Terrific': Patriots QB Tom Brady denied trademark by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    • Only one 'Tom Terrific': Patriots QB Tom Brady denied trademark by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    New England Patriots QB Tom Brady applied for the "Tom Terrific" trademark, but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the request Thursday.        ...2019
  • MLS, Inter Miami dispute Inter Milan's U.S. trademark application
    • MLS, Inter Miami dispute Inter Milan's U.S. trademark application
    David Beckham delves into the thought process behind Inter Miami CF's crest and his vision of creating one that has both South American flavour and modern flare. Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wished David Beckham all the best for the former England star's Miami Major League Soccer team. Despite MLS finally awarding a franchise to Miami, ESPN FC's Ale...2019

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  • • View from Above: Pay no attention to the cooks in the kitchen
    I have friends who, despite purposely leaving out a few specifics, love to make sausage.  So when I ask what goes into the meat grinder, they always tell me you might not really want to know the specifics of what makes it great. Just enjoy the finished product, and be happy with that. ...2017
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    2016
  • • Toxic Atmosphere Surrounding Redskins Is Turning the Franchise into a Joke
    2014

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  • • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects application for Washington Football Team trademark
    The Washington Football Team has hit a setback in its quest to change its name....2021
  • • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejects first application for Washington Football Team trademark
    Last year, Washington dumped its controversial nickname, adopting Washington Football Team instead. At a time when consideration has been given to making that non-name the permanent name of the team, a decision from the federal agency with jurisdiction over these matters dealt the franchise a setback. Via Sam Fortier of the Washington Post, the U.S. [more]...2021
  • • Washington Football Team trademark application in jeopardy after initial refusal by United States Patent and Trademark Office
    The "Washington Football Team" faces new challenges after an initial refusal of the trademark application.       ...2021
  • • Kobe Bryant’s family wants Mamba and Mambacita trademark for clothing line
    The family of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant wanted to secure the names ‘Mamba’ and ‘Mambacita’ as they reportedly filed for a trademark, per the U.S. Patent and Trademark office via TMZ. According to Business Insider, Bryant first coined the nickname ‘The Black Mamba’ in order to make a separation between […] The post Kobe Bryant’s ...2021
  • • Up for grabs? QB tries to trademark 'Hail Murray'
    Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark "Hail Murray," the phrase that became popular after Murray's 43-yard Hail Mary TD pass vs. the Bills on Sunday....2020
  • • Washington trademark squatter adds to his portfolio
    As Washington prepares to change its name, it may have to deal with a man named Martin McCaulay. In recent weeks, McCaulay has squatted on several potential names for the team, via applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It’s not a new hobby for McCaulay; back in 2015, FOX5 highlighted McCaulay’s effort [more]...2020
  • • Tom Brady denied 'Tom Terrific' trademark; Tom Seaver connection cited
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the nickname "points uniquely and unmistakably" to former MLB star and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver....2019
  • • Only one 'Tom Terrific': Patriots QB Tom Brady denied trademark by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    New England Patriots QB Tom Brady applied for the "Tom Terrific" trademark, but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the request Thursday.        ...2019
  • • MLS, Inter Miami dispute Inter Milan's U.S. trademark application
    David Beckham delves into the thought process behind Inter Miami CF's crest and his vision of creating one that has both South American flavour and modern flare. Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wished David Beckham all the best for the former England star's Miami Major League Soccer team. Despite MLS finally awarding a franchise to Miami, ESPN FC's Ale...2019
  • • NFL player denied 'Fitzmagic' trademark filing due to confusion
    Sorry, Minkah Fitzpatrick, there’s only one Fitzmagic. Minkah Fitzpatrick just completed his rookie season as a safety for the Miami Dolphins. He tried to fill a trademark with the US Patent & Trademark Office for “Fitzmagic,” but was essentially denied. The reason given is that it creates a false connection because the “Fitzmagic” nickname is strongly associated with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick....2019

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  • • Tom Brady denied 'Tom Terrific' trademark; Tom Seaver connection cited
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the nickname "points uniquely and unmistakably" to former MLB star and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver....2019
  • • View from Above: Pay no attention to the cooks in the kitchen
    I have friends who, despite purposely leaving out a few specifics, love to make sausage.  So when I ask what goes into the meat grinder, they always tell me you might not really want to know the specifics of what makes it great. Just enjoy the finished product, and be happy with that. ...2017

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  • • Kobe Bryant’s family wants Mamba and Mambacita trademark for clothing line
    2021
  • • View from Above: Pay no attention to the cooks in the kitchen
    2017

Top Trademark Office news

  • • Marshawn Lynch Gets 'I'm Just Here so I Won't Get Fined' Phrase Trademarked
    2015
  • • Judge orders cancellation of Redskins trademark registration
    A federal judge has ordered the Patent and Trademark Office to cancel registration of the Washington Redskins' trademark, ruling that the team name may be disparaging to Native Americans....2015
  • • Federal judge upholds cancellation of Washington’s trademark rights
    Usually, the wheels of justice move slowly. Sometimes, they don’t. Only 15 days after a hearing in federal court regarding the 2014 decision of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that the Washington trademarks are disparaging to Native Americans, a federal judge has agreed. Via Ian Shapira of the Washington Post, Judge Gerald Bruce Lee affirmed…...2015
  • • Las Vegas Golden Knights' Trademark Application Denied
    2016
  • • Redskins likely to change name to ‘Washington Warriors’?
    2020
  • • Toxic Atmosphere Surrounding Redskins Is Turning the Franchise into a Joke
    2014
  • • Justice Dept. drops fight against Redskins' trademark
    A recent Supreme Court ruling means the DOJ would lose its battle to have the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office drop the team's trademark....2017
  • • Washington makes case to federal court in trademark challenge
    Last June, the debate regarding the nickname of the Washington NFL franchise reached a new level after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office determined that the team’s trademarks should be cancelled because the nickname is disparaging to Native Americans. The team appealed, and thanks to the slow metabolism of the legal system arguments were finally…...2015
  • • Marshawn Lynch granted trademark to ‘Fined’ quip
    Marshawn Lynch now is the owner of a trademark to the phrase, “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” a remark made famous by the Seattle Seahawks running back by repeatedly invoking it during his dealings with the media leading up to Super Bowl XLIX. Darren Rovell reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week granted Lynch the trademark to the phrase. He has already has been reaping p...2015
  • • Kobe Bryant files trademark for ‘Black Mamba’
    Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is fully prepared to cash in on what was one of the best careers for an NBA player in history. The recently-retired Bryant has filed a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the term “Black Mamba.” Per ESPN: “Kobe Inc., the business arm of recently retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, has filed to trademark his familia...2016
  • • Judge orders Redskins trademark to be cancelled
    A federal judge has ordered the Patent and Trademark Office to cancel registration of the Washington Redskins' trademark, ruling that the team name may be disparaging to Native Americans. The judge said the organization could keep its name....2015
  • • Theismann compares name-change debate to Caitlyn Jenner
    In the aftermath of the decision by a federal judge to uphold the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s cancellation of the Washington name and logo, either FOX News tracked down or the team trotted out Joe Theismann to talk about the situation on TV. The statement that has drawn the most attention came from Theismann’s…...2015
  • • Jägermeister files opposition to Bucks logo with trademark office
    Liqueur company has a pretty good point when it comes to the similarity of the Bucks' logo to theirs...2016
  • • Supreme Court case could impact Redskins’ name controversy
    The Washington Redskins will be paying especially close attention to a United States Supreme Court hearing this week that could set precedent in the controversy over the team’s name. The nation’s highest court will hear an argument regarding a case that’s six years old and could have wide-ranging ramifications on what happens with the Redskins. According to the Associated Press (h/t ABC News), the...2017

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  • • Vikings apply to trademark ‘Minnesota Miracle’
    Stefon Diggs made the biggest play in Minnesota sports history in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Saints, and the Vikings are making sure they can own the rights to any reference to it.Diggs hauled in a 61-yard touchdown catch to give the Vikings a 29-24 win in walk-off fashion. The thrilling game was the only NFL playoff matchup to have ever featured a walk-off touchdown, and will b...2018
  • • Vikings apply for 'Minnesota Miracle' trademark, three others
    A shocking 61-yard game-winning touchdown pass thrown from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs was nothing short of miraculous in last Sunday’s Divisional win over the New Orleans Saints.The touchdown is now known as both the “Minneapolis Miracle” and “Minnesota Miracle.” Now, according to a report by Darren Rovell of ESPN, the Vikings have applied for four total trademarks to those terms.Per the report, ...2018
  • • Bleacher Report's Daily Football Fix for October 4
    2016

Trademark Office rumors, scandals

  • • Vikings apply for 'Minnesota Miracle' trademark, three others
    2018
  • • Kobe trademarks phrase pronouncing friendship is overrated
    In the least shocking news of the day, Kobe Bryant apparently cares more about winning NBA championships than having friends. Kobe is trademarking the phrase “Friends hang sometimes, banners hang forever,” which is a bit twisted but totally on-brand for the ever-competitive soon-to-be retiree. Kobe is trademarking the phrase "Friends Hang Sometimes Banners Hang Forever" https://t.co/6Z3V4hKYJC p...2016

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