martytheman Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Correct this is what Lavar did. He trademarked his name and wanted profits from all Video Games using his name.So his name was LB 56. Hoping RG3 allows them to use his name. ---------- Post added May-10th-2012 at 07:19 PM ---------- Oh man, you are right. It was 57. Not 56. HAHA wasn't Lemar Marshall on the team at that time? aka highway 57 what a disgrace to Ken Harvey's number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 For those who is worried about RG3 names being on Madden.... I don't think that will happen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanahanafan Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Man I hope he lives up to what he is bringing! After all the superman socks, no pressure no diamonds and 'Unbelievably Believable' slogans the only thing he hasn't done yet is actually play football for my home team. I hope the guy can actually play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 47 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Since he's on the cover of NCAA Football 13, I would think he would let them use his name in Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 RG3 has inspired a sig edit ---------- Post added May-10th-2012 at 03:25 PM ---------- wasn't Lemar Marshall on the team at that time? aka highway 57what a disgrace to Ken Harvey's number. Marshall was phenomenal for 1 year after Pierce left, and then he slid in production. I believe he was 98. Warrick Holdman was highway 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Marshall was phenomenal for 1 year after Pierce left, and then he slid in production. I believe he was 98. Talk about one year wonders, this dude was a beast in 05 anchoring that D at MLB. Then he just disappeared. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 RG3 has inspired a sig edit---------- Post added May-10th-2012 at 03:25 PM ---------- Marshall was phenomenal for 1 year after Pierce left, and then he slid in production. I believe he was 98. Warrick Holdman was highway 57 ah that's right, Marshall was 98 if I remember correctly. got my names mixed upl lavar and Holdman were on the team together in 2005, according to wiki, arrington had #51 in 2004 because he was not a member of the NFLPA, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roanoker Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I don't blame anyone for grabbing the golden ring while they can. Things can change in a minute in the NFL. What the fans give, they can ultimately take away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ressecup1987 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I must have missed this, what do RG3 and "unbelievably believable" have to do with each other? I think he said that in his speech when he won the Heisman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins n' Bones Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 As I posted elsewhere, MANY celebrities, athletes, musicians, etc do this type of thing. When someone reaches that status, their name becomes a brand, and it only makes sense to protect that brand. It just isn't reported as big news most of the time. It doesn't mean you can't use the name, or expression, or whatever, but if you want to use it to make money, you need to get permission from the trademark holder to do that. It will then be his decision whether to allow it, or to charge for it...usually either a one-time fee or a percentage of sales. Sounds like the guy is very smart and has smart people around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaticSkinsFan Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 the issue with Madden and his likeliness is completely different from this stuff. Unless RG3 intends to not opt into the NFLPA's image rights deal, then he will be in Madden. Lavar opted out. Michael Jordan used to opt out of the old NBA Live games too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It doesn't mean you can't use the name' date=' or expression, or whatever, but if you want to use it to make money, you need to get permission from the trademark holder to do that. It will then be his decision whether to allow it, or to charge for it...usually either a one-time fee or a percentage of sales.[/quote'] From what I read earlier about trademarks, people can still use "RG3", "RGIII" and "Robert Griffin iii" to make money...they just can't use those names/phrases as branding. If someone started up a company called "RG3 Apparel" that would be against trademark laws. But if someone put "RG3" on a t-shirt in some graphic manner, then the trademarking of "RG3" wouldn't cover that...he would have to have it copyrighted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4us Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 It's a smart move by a smart kid. I'd assume it was his handlers ideas. I saw a sneaker commercial with him in it today. I don't think he'll get caught up in the fame. Was it any better than Cam's commercial with his personal dj? Don't know why but i hate that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCitySkin Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Darelle Revis trademarked "Revis Island". Nothing to see here, NFL.com. Also, the Kirk Cousins comment VERY clever. Which NFC East team do you cheer for besides the Washington Redskins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ah, good ol' ROLB #57. For a while, they didn't even use his correct number. lol What a maroon. They shoulda named the player LaVapid Errington. :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobisimo Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 This is unbelievably believable. I take that to mean "the fact that he trademarked his name is a big, fat 'duh'". Speaking of, "unbelievably believable" sounds like "extraordinarily ordinary". But whatever. I really don't mind how he markets himself. I am already a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Looks like he will be the owner of a some new word marks in a few months, as long as there isn't a chance he bridges the gap and expands into lawn care services. http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4003:3ecaa0.2.2 ---------- Post added May-11th-2012 at 11:09 AM ---------- From what I read earlier about trademarks, people can still use "RG3", "RGIII" and "Robert Griffin iii" to make money...they just can't use those names/phrases as branding. If someone started up a company called "RG3 Apparel" that would be against trademark laws. But if someone put "RG3" on a t-shirt in some graphic manner, then the trademarking of "RG3" wouldn't cover that...he would have to have it copyrighted as well. It's a little more nuanced than that. There are two principal purposes of trademark law, protecting businesses and protecting the consumer. If there is a likelihood of confusion as to the source of the goods he could still seek injunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 We already knew the young man is smart. good times abound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knick Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Was it any better than Cam's commercial with his personal dj? Don't know why but i hate that one. That has to be the most annoying (sports?) commercial I ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUSkins24 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Was it any better than Cam's commercial with his personal dj? Don't know why but i hate that one. I'm with you on that one. Yeah? your club is a football field and your dj spins sound FX from your practice? :jerk: I think the worst part about that commercial is the end when he does that superman thing and then yells "WHAT!" I sure hope RG3's people come up with something much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4us Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 That has to be the most annoying (sports?) commercial I ever seen. Yeah as of right now i'd have to vote yes. ---------- Post added May-12th-2012 at 09:13 PM ---------- I'm with you on that one. Yeah? your club is a football field and your dj spins sound FX from your practice? :jerk:I think the worst part about that commercial is the end when he does that superman thing and then yells "WHAT!" I sure hope RG3's people come up with something much better. LOL, i'm pretty sure that's the reason i hate it too. The whole "what" bit after his DJ does what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Great, now we will have QB #10 in Madden/Video games instead of his name. :secret: You can always edit the player's name to Robert Griffin III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I think if you're an Redskins fan, you're gonna be predisposed to think this is wonderful. But let this have been Eli Manning coming out as a rookie, or some hotshot Cowboys rookie, ES would be in uproar. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Interesting...I like that Cam Newton commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think if you're an Redskins fan, you're gonna be predisposed to think this is wonderful. But let this have been Eli Manning coming out as a rookie, or some hotshot Cowboys rookie, ES would be in uproar. lol Haha. That is probably pretty accurate. We would be talking so much **** if the Cowboys drafted a new QB in the top 5 and he did that. But oh well. It is what it is I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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