hail2skins Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Couldn't find the thread on the issue regarding the team's name, but what are the potential implications of this? http://washington.cbslocal.com/2014/01/07/trademark-ruling-bad-omen-for-redskins-name-legal-battle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Here ya go: http://es.redskins.com/topic/365985-the-official-es-redskins-name-change-thread-all-things-related-to-changing-the-teams-name-go-here/page-69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks 1215,,,,,,added link to that one.....this one can be locked/deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodriggo Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just a matter of time. This franchise is at a crossroads in every conceivable way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Name isn't changing. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearfeather Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 UW: I’m told that you believe that even if the Redskins lose their trademark protection, it will not impact them financially. Why not? JM: Even if the REDSKINS trademark registrations are cancelled, they still have very valuable, nationwide common law rights based on the extensive and continuous use of the mark. These rights are exclusive and enforceable. In addition to the basic trademark rights, the team has a First Amendment right to “commercial speech” that probably protects its ability to use the term REDSKINS, even if the trademark registration is lost. JM: I agree that the loss of exclusive marketing rights would be very damaging to the team’s finances in the short term. However, as described above, I cannot image a situation where that would be the end result. The common law use of the term REDSKINS has been too extensive and the common law rights are too strong. In addition, they have rights in other images that do not include the name REDSKINS (the Native American head design, the “R” design, etc.). http://es.redskins.com/topic/365985-the-official-es-redskins-name-change-thread-all-things-related-to-changing-the-teams-name-go-here/ JM: The brand is so valuable, and First Amendment rights are so valued in the United States, that the Redskins will probably be named the Redskins for as long as the team’s owners want to keep the name Based on the state of the laws today, however, I would guess that the Redskins will still be the Redskins 15 years from now, especially since it has been over 20 years since the trademark was originally challenged . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOtoDC Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The name will change. Its just a matter of when. I don' think it will be within the next few years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You don't need a registered trademark to enforce rights under a common law trademark. The Redskins name is well known in commerce throughout the world and has been in the stream of commerce for over 80 years. A trademark challenge under the US patent and trademark office issuance is not going to be the catalyst to change the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicEm10 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The name will change. Its just a matter of when. I don' think it will be within the next few years though. It would be hard to watch the game anymore if that happened. To not see us reach consistent success even once as the Washington Redskins in my lifetime would be a major disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 In a letter dated Dec. 29, the agency wrote: “Registration is refused because the applied-for mark REDSKINS HOG RINDS consists of or includes matter which may disparage or bring into contempt or disrepute persons, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols.” right. as does every other word in the english language. common sense, not so common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD Riggo Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 USPTO .. a bunch of unelected, sees-racism-in-everything turds! Flush 'em! Next up .. your grocer will have to remove bags of redskin potatoes and redskin peanuts from their shelves. RACIST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
returnofthefunbunch Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Maybe we should start by changing the name of the state Oklahoma since it means "red people". I am offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticsalmon Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Change the name! The garbage that was on display this season - and all of the backstabbing, gossip that's playing out now is NOT the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Tomb Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Maybe we should start by changing the name of the state Oklahoma since it means "red people". I am offended. True - in fact, the historical term "sooner" was considered derogatory to those who did not enter the territory of Oklahoma legally. Therefore, we should just consider the name inappropriate for anyone to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieskin Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 How about we change the emblem of the Indian Head and use the stylised "R" again, we need to make a stand, and let everyone know we are not going to change cos some haters think we should, and in this case if the Skins have to change the name then the cowboys should too, as a matter of principal, and the Patriots, and the Packers, this is something that should be left alone. This is how we see our team, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 How about we change the emblem of the Indian Head and use the stylised "R" again, we need to make a stand, and let everyone know we are not going to change cos some haters think we should, and in this case if the Skins have to change the name then the cowboys should too, as a matter of principal, and the Patriots, and the Packers, this is something that should be left alone. This is how we see our team, critics have less of a problem with the logo, as opposed to the name. the logo was, essentially, designed by walter wetzel, blackfoot indian, who was the former president of the national congress of native americans because he 'wanted to see an indian on the helmet' instead of the circle R. 'redskins', much like almost any word, is only offensive when offense is intended. its a word made up by native americans for europeans to refer to them. on a side note, i found out that 'flip' was a racist term for filipino people, when googling flip wilson. i will now refrain from using 'flip' and demand it be replaced with '****'. many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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