Posted on 06/18/2014 8:16:42 AM PDT by ColdOne
WASHINGTON The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled.
The 2-1 ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. The team doesn't immediately lose trademark protection and is allowed to retain it during an appeal.
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Even if they lose the appeal they can still keep the name right?
I’m part indian and I’m not offended.
Look... We got Obama because Geo. Bush 1&2 did not stick to conservative principles. If you think electing another liberal republican is going to solve anything you are dead wrong. At one time in 43s term the republicans controlled the house the senate and the presidency.....tell me what they accomplished did toward shrinking government, lowering taxes or securing the borders....nothing!!!!
they didn’t have a goal of reducing government, in fact Bush tried to run to the left of Gore on some issues. We got Obama because the electorate could not stomach voting for a Mormon. He would not have been perfect but at least he would have been someone we can pull right with a more conservative congress. He would not be focusing on team names and golf.
They can keep the name, just not any money they make from the logo.
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
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