Washington Redskins Stripped of Trademarks 646
BillCable writes: Politico reports, "In a major blow to the Washington Redskins, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday canceled six federal trademarks of the 'Washington Redskins' team name because it was found to be 'disparaging' to Native Americans. 'We decide, based on the evidence properly before us, that these registrations must be canceled because they were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered,' the PTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board wrote. The panel voted 2-1 in favor of the decision." Perhaps this move will speed up the inevitable name change, which was expected within the next few years."
Re:Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:5, Funny)
Catholics to complain about Cardinals next.
REDSKINS JERSEYS FOR SALE -- CHEAP!!! (Score:4, Funny)
Get 'em while they're hot. Official (looking) Redskin Jerseys.
We will also make complete Redskins uniforms for you little league team.
Call Q.T. Industries - Beijing.
should rename them the "Donald Sterlings" (Score:5, Funny)
Not sure if "Atlanta" is any better.
Re:I just dont get it (Score:5, Funny)
I am more offended as a native by the cowboys (americas team) and the yankees than I am the redskins or braves
Trust me, after last year's performance, *everybody* is offended by the Cowboys.
Re:Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:3, Funny)
Re: Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:5, Funny)
As bad as this idea is, it's probably the best idea PETA has ever had.
Re:Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:2, Funny)
We call them "British African Americans", obviously.
Re:Chicago Blackhawks too? (Score:2, Funny)
But some people can infer disparagement from almost anything you say.
HEY! You take that back!