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Sep 22, 2014

Native Americans In Trademark Battle Ask Court To Dismiss Washington Football Team’s Lawsuit

If their motion for dismissal goes through, this could be the end of the team’s trademark for their name and log.

Aug 14, 2014

Washington Football Team Files Lawsuit To Overturn Trademark Cancellation

They’re fighting the trademark cancellation, as expected.

Jun 19, 2014

Keep Crying Him A River: It’s Been Another Rough Week For Dan Snyder

It’s been a rough week for Dan Snyder and the Washington football team so far.

Jun 18, 2014

U.S. Patent Office Cancels Trademark For Washington Football Team Name (UPDATE)

In a landmark case, the U.S. Patent Office has canceled the Washington football team’s trademark registration.

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.

Mar 14, 2014

Pelosi Thinks NFL Shouldn’t Keep Trademark For Washington Football Team

Nancy Pelosi again voices her opinion that the Washington football team should change their 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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