U.S. Patent Office Cancels Washington Redskins’ Trademark

From The Washington Post:

“Federal trademark law does not permit registration of trademarks that ‘may disparage’ individuals or groups or ‘bring them into contempt or disrepute.’ The ruling pertains to six different trademarks associated with the team, each containing the word ‘Redskin.’ “

The decision comes from the patent office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which said the trademark registrations will remain “on the federal register of marks” and wouldn’t be officially listed as canceled until “after any judicial review is completed.”

The football team has been under increasing pressure to change its name. You can follow our coverage here.

Article Appeared @http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/18/323205099/u-s-patent-office-cancels-washington-redskins-trademark-registration

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