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Jan 09, 2015

Justice Department Will Intervene In Washington Football Team Trademark Lawsuit

They’ll “defend the constitutionality of a key provision of the Lanham Act, which bars trademarks that may disparage or bring people into ‘contempt or disrepute.’”

Nov 25, 2014

Judge Says Washington Football Team Can Sue Native Americans Over Trademark Ruling

A U.S. District Court judge says the Snyder’s lawsuit can go forward.

Mar 19, 2014

U.S. Patent Office Again Declares Washington Football Team’s Name ‘Derogatory’

Once again, the U.S. Patent Office has rejected an application for a trademark that uses the Washington football team’s name.

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.

 
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