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2014/06/18 14:29:15
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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This just showed up on the good old Facebook:
http://thinkprogress.org/default/2014/06/18/3450333/in-landmark-decision-us-patent-office-cancels-trademark-for-redskins-football-team/
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled six federal trademark registrations for the name of the Washington Redskins, ruling that the name is “disparaging to Native Americans” and thus cannot be trademarked under federal law that prohibits the protection of offensive or disparaging language.
The U.S. PTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a ruling in the case, brought against the team by plaintiff Amanda Blackhorse, Wednesday morning.
“We decide, based on the evidence properly before us, that these registrations must be cancelled because they were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered,” the board wrote in its opinion.
“The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board agreed with our clients that the team’s name and trademarks disparage Native Americans. The Board ruled that the Trademark Office should never have registered these trademarks in the first place,” Jesse Witten, the plaintiffs’ lead attorney, said in a press release. “We presented a wide variety of evidence – including dictionary definitions and other reference works, newspaper clippings, movie clips, scholarly articles, expert linguist testimony, and evidence of the historic opposition by Native American groups – to demonstrate that the word ‘redskin’ is an ethnic slur.”
“I am extremely happy that the [Board] ruled in our favor,” Blackhorse said in a statement. “It is a great victory for Native Americans and for all Americans. We filed our petition eight years ago and it has been a tough battle ever since. I hope this ruling brings us a step closer to that inevitable day when the name of the Washington football team will be changed. The team’s name is racist and derogatory. I’ve said it before and I will say it again – if people wouldn’t dare call a Native American a ‘redskin’ because they know it is offensive, how can an NFL football team have this name?”
The Trial and Appeals Board previously rescinded the team’s trademark protections as part of a case filed in 1992. A federal court later overturned the ruling on appeal due to a technicality that the plaintiffs say has been fixed in this most recent case.
We will update this post with more information.
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2014/06/18 14:33:18
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Courageous Grand Master
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Long overdue. Some people might wail at political correctness gone mad, but I can guarantee that if the original name had been Washington N*****s, then something would have been done about it a long time ago.
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"Our crops will wither, our children will die piteous
deaths and the sun will be swept from the sky. But is it true?" - Tom Kirby, CEO, Games Workshop Ltd |
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2014/06/18 14:38:13
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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The Main Man
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Good. It was ridiculous that we still had a team named the fraggin' Redskins in 2014.
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2014/06/18 14:39:54
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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*meh*
The NFL and Snyder will be laughing to the bank now that Jersey/Memoribilia sales will jump.
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Live Ork, Be Ork. or D'Ork!
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2014/06/18 14:45:08
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Fate-Controlling Farseer
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I don't know if it's my total dislike of anything NFL related, but honestly I couldn't have a bigger "meh" about this whole issue.
This just seriously strikes me as one of those "I need something to be offended about this week" things.
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2014/06/18 14:46:49
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Courageous Grand Master
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 whembly wrote:*meh*
The NFL and Snyder will be laughing to the bank now that Jersey/Memoribilia sales will jump.
It should work that way, but it never does, because everybody gets the same idea, and the stuff ends up being worthless. I get the same idea every time there's a Royal wedding, only to discover that millions of other people have ran out and bought that 'limited' edition coin! 
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"Our crops will wither, our children will die piteous
deaths and the sun will be swept from the sky. But is it true?" - Tom Kirby, CEO, Games Workshop Ltd |
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2014/06/18 14:49:01
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Oh to have conservative-leaning redskins fans as facebook friends. I am seriously jealous of anyone who has a frontline seat for this whinge fest.
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2014/06/18 14:51:23
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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Finally!
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2014/06/18 14:52:54
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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Yay, Govt censorship.
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2014/06/18 15:07:11
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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Do you even know what a trademark is?
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2014/06/18 15:09:48
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Don't bother pointing out that this is basically the exact opposite of censorship, it's a waste of time.
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2014/06/18 15:16:29
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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So does that mean the Chicago Blackhawk's mascot changing?
(a St. Louis Blues fan want's to know.  )
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Live Ork, Be Ork. or D'Ork!
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2014/06/18 15:24:42
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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The Main Man
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 Chongara wrote:Oh to have conservative-leaning redskins fans as facebook friends. I am seriously jealous of anyone who has a frontline seat for this whinge fest.
I'm eagerly waiting for my feed to blow up. Any minute now...
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2014/06/18 15:25:46
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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 Hordini wrote: Chongara wrote:Oh to have conservative-leaning redskins fans as facebook friends. I am seriously jealous of anyone who has a frontline seat for this whinge fest.
I'm eagerly waiting for my feed to blow up. Any minute now...
Has it happened yet?
*crickets*
So far...
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Live Ork, Be Ork. or D'Ork!
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2014/06/18 15:26:32
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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The Main Man
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whembly wrote:So does that mean the Chicago Blackhawk's mascot changing?
(a St. Louis Blues fan want's to know. )
I don't think naming a team after a Native American chief is quite the same as naming a team after what is basically a racial slur. Automatically Appended Next Post: whembly wrote: Hordini wrote: Chongara wrote:Oh to have conservative-leaning redskins fans as facebook friends. I am seriously jealous of anyone who has a frontline seat for this whinge fest.
I'm eagerly waiting for my feed to blow up. Any minute now...
Has it happened yet?
*crickets*
So far...
I keep refreshing. Nothing yet!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/06/18 15:28:21
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2014/06/18 15:30:56
Subject: Re:Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Hordini wrote: whembly wrote:So does that mean the Chicago Blackhawk's mascot changing?
(a St. Louis Blues fan want's to know. )
I don't think naming a team after a Native American chief is quite the same as naming a team after what is basically a racial slur.
It would be like having a team called the "Kings" with this logo:
and comparing it to a team called the "Negroes" with this logo:
You could still have a serious discussion about cultural appropriation with either team, but only one of them is really racist. Automatically Appended Next Post:
It probably helps that it's not Football season yet.
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2014/06/18 15:37:01
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Can patents really be refused (or cancelled) on the grounds of potentially causing 'offense'? Sounds rather dodgy to me.
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2014/06/18 15:39:21
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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The Main Man
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 LuciusAR wrote:Can patents really be refused (or cancelled) on the grounds of potentially causing 'offense'? Sounds rather dodgy to me.
This has nothing to do with a patent. It's a decision by the Patent Office, but in this case it deals with trademarks rather than patents.
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2014/06/18 16:22:20
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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 d-usa wrote:
Don't bother pointing out that this is basically the exact opposite of censorship, it's a waste of time.
It is censorship. No one should tell me what I can and cannot enjoy
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2014/06/18 16:26:19
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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 hotsauceman1 wrote: d-usa wrote: Don't bother pointing out that this is basically the exact opposite of censorship, it's a waste of time.
It is censorship. No one should tell me what I can and cannot enjoy
You really are not getting it, are you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark They are free to have a team called the Redskins, but now they have no protection over that name. Now everyone can have a team named the Redskins or make Redskins merchandise without restriction. It is the opposite of censorship. The Patent office has made it easier to use the term and not harder.
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2014/06/18 16:26:56
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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hotsauceman1 wrote: d-usa wrote:
Don't bother pointing out that this is basically the exact opposite of censorship, it's a waste of time.
It is censorship. No one should tell me what I can and cannot enjoy
And nobody is doing that.
Seriously, go educate yourself about what a trademark is and then come back and contribute.
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2014/06/18 16:27:32
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
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2014/06/18 16:28:17
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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hotsauceman1 wrote:Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
No, they can still sell merch if they want. They just can't stop other people from doing it as well. Again, the opposite of censorship. Educate yourself.
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2014/06/18 16:29:07
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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[DCM]
Coastal Bliss in the Shadow of Sizewell
Suffolk, where the Aliens roam.
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So, do we think this will spur Washington on to get a name change?
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"That's not an Ork, its a girl.." - Last words of High General Daran Ul'tharem, battle of Ursha VII.
Two White Horses (Ipswich Town and Denver Broncos Supporter)
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2014/06/18 16:29:08
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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hotsauceman1 wrote:Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
Edit: I don't know why I'm wasting my time.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/06/18 16:29:59
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2014/06/18 16:29:53
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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2014/06/18 16:29:58
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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hotsauceman1 wrote:Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
You keep using that word, but don't seem to know what it means...
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2014/06/18 16:31:08
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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 pretre wrote: hotsauceman1 wrote:Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
No, they can still sell merch if they want. They just can't stop other people from doing it as well.
Again, the opposite of censorship. Educate yourself.
Really? With all the hoopla about the Redskins name right now, the US patent office suddenly decides to cancel the patent and that doesnt sound the tiniest fishy??
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2014/06/18 16:31:37
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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 Kanluwen wrote: hotsauceman1 wrote:Which in turns forces the team to change its name if it wants to sell merch. it is censorship.
You keep using that word, but don't seem to know what it means...
Most of his posts suffer from this.
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2014/06/18 16:32:25
Subject: Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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hotsauceman1 wrote:Really? With all the hoopla about the Redskins name right now, the US patent office suddenly decides to cancel the patent and that doesnt sound the tiniest fishy??
You mean because the Patent office finally finished reviewing a dispute that started eight years ago and made a decision about it?
Again, educate yourself on the issue before spouting drek.
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