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Jan 07, 2014

U.S. Patent Office Calls Washington Football Team’s Name ‘Derogatory’ In Pork Rind Trademark Rejection

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected an application for a brand of pork rinds that uses the Washington football team’s name.

Dec 13, 2013

Civil Rights Coalition Wants Washington Football Team To Change Their Name

Another day, another organization comes out against the Washington football team’s racist team name.

 
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