Redskins

No doubt they were influenced by the 50 Dem Senators who sent a letter to the NFL demanding the Redskins change their name.

Via WaPo:

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins trademark

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registration, calling the football team’s name “disparaging to Native Americans.”

The landmark case, which appeared before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, was filed on behalf of five Native Americans. It was the second time such a case was filed.

“This victory was a long time coming and reflects the hard work of many attorneys at our firm,” said lead attorney Jesse Witten, of Drinker Biddle & Reath.

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.”

“We are extraordinarily gratified to have prevailed in this case,” Alfred Putnam Jr., the chairman of Drinker Biddle & Reath, said. “The dedication and professionalism of our attorneys and the determination of our clients have resulted in a milestone victory that will serve as an historic precedent.”

“Why are we wasting our time with this mess? Why all the whining about logos and team names? Why do all these people think they have the right to express their hurt feelings and can force corporations to spend millions of dollars rebranding a professional sports team? Being offended is a choice, not a right NOT to be offended. This is a choice of five people who want their fifteen minutes of fame and see what they can realize out of their effort, along with some greedy attorneys with nothing else to do. How pathetic our society has become. GET OVER IT!” JB

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