Posts Tagged ‘Disparagement’
Redskin’s Mark Tackled
The Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins trademark registration, calling the football team’s name “disparaging to Native Americans.” The case was filed by 5 Native Americans in the Trademark Office itself. The case was not filed in Court; however, my understanding is that the Redskin’s will appeal to Federal Court. Federal trademark law does not permit registration…
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