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Washington Redskins trademarks cancelled by Patent Office
Market Watch ^ | June 18, 2014 | Steve Goldstein

Posted on 06/18/2014 7:25:04 AM PDT by Rennes Templar

WASHINGTON -- Six Washington Redskins trademarks were cancelled by the U.S. Patent Office in a ruling on Wednesday. The ruling was made because the terms were found disparaging at the time they were registered. Fifty U.S. senators have urged the team to change their name.

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To: Rennes Templar

I’m here from the government and I’m here to help you. Thank you government, I need your help like I need a hole in the head!


21 posted on 06/18/2014 7:45:22 AM PDT by I am Richard Brandon
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To: Rennes Templar

I wonder if the Cleveland Browns are going to be similarly affected. Is it a modern day cultural sin to name your team after a famous Negro boxer?


22 posted on 06/18/2014 7:46:39 AM PDT by nascarnation (Toxic Baraq Syndrome: hopefully infecting a Dem candidate near you)
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To: Rennes Templar
Quick, somebody backup the Patent Office email servers!!
23 posted on 06/18/2014 7:51:13 AM PDT by red-dawg (<<< click for info on my book.)
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To: Rennes Templar

Cleveland Indians, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Braves - YOU ARE NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!


24 posted on 06/18/2014 7:54:08 AM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Audentis Fortuna Iuvat)
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To: Rennes Templar

Why is this not a violation of private property rights under the Constitution?


25 posted on 06/18/2014 7:55:17 AM PDT by RatRipper (The political left are utterly evil and corrupt)
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To: fwdude

It is already happening in the universities. Recent articles about colleges diassociating with christian organizations because they will not allow non-christian leadership.


26 posted on 06/18/2014 7:57:08 AM PDT by ican'tbelieveit
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To: So Cal Rocket

And what about the Cleveland Indians? Indian is a so 19th century term. Better to have the Cleveland Native Americans, or Cleveland First Peoples.


27 posted on 06/18/2014 7:59:17 AM PDT by Rennes Templar (If Obama hated America and wanted to destroy her, what would he do differently?)
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To: Rennes Templar

Ain’t no gangster, like a government gangster. Next poster it correct. People who follow Christ are soon to be next in this Country.


28 posted on 06/18/2014 8:01:06 AM PDT by vpintheak (I will not comply!)
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To: Rennes Templar

29 posted on 06/18/2014 8:06:24 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: fwdude

+1


30 posted on 06/18/2014 8:07:16 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: Rennes Templar
I like my redskins fried in butter with garlic, onions and rosemary.

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31 posted on 06/18/2014 8:07:52 AM PDT by FatherofFive (Islam is evil and must be eradicated)
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To: SoFloFreeper

How irreverent!


32 posted on 06/18/2014 8:07:55 AM PDT by Rennes Templar (If Obama hated America and wanted to destroy her, what would he do differently?)
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To: Jess Kitting

Who were the fifty senators


33 posted on 06/18/2014 8:07:56 AM PDT by nikos1121 (lo)
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To: fwdude

And sooner than you think.


34 posted on 06/18/2014 8:08:14 AM PDT by sport
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To: Rennes Templar

Is ther any American Indian/Native American group that will sue to get the name given back to the team? From what I have read, at least 90% of Indians polled like the name.


35 posted on 06/18/2014 8:08:36 AM PDT by originalbuckeye (Moderation in temper is always a virtue; moderation in principle is always a vice. Paine)
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To: EDINVA

Well said. Petty little dictator, indeed.


36 posted on 06/18/2014 8:08:49 AM PDT by jersey117 (greta)
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To: So Cal Rocket

A very strong case could be made that the term “Fighting Irish” was disparaging at the time it was adopted by Notre Dame in 1927. In fact, the university objected to the use of the name for many years before finally relenting. Examples abound from the period describing the “fighting Irish” as drunken hooligans of low moral character. All it would take is five people who find the name offensive.


37 posted on 06/18/2014 8:14:27 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: Rennes Templar

Next PETA will have animal names banned. Goodbye Bears, Bengals, Colts, Rams, Cardinals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Broncos, Seahawks, Eagles, Falcons, Ravens, Lions and Panthers. Buffalo will have to move to Key West or Fire Island to satisfy the sodomites.


38 posted on 06/18/2014 8:14:43 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Rennes Templar
PC disease has even infected the Patent Office.

So has fascism. The rule of law is dead in this country.

39 posted on 06/18/2014 8:16:38 AM PDT by Hoodat (Democrats - Opposing Equal Protection since 1828)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

after so many years how do they reverse themselves?

I hope the team fights this political nonsense.

This is just big brother 1984 new speak thought crime BS.

(see also bundle of twigs)


40 posted on 06/18/2014 8:17:16 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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