Washington Redskins’ trademarks cancelled

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has revoked six controversial trademarks belonging to a professional American football team after ruling that they are disparaging and offensive.

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Lawyers clash over impact of Redskins ruling

19 June 2014 Attorneys have offered differing views on what the cancellation of six trademarks owned by the Washington Redskins means for the NFL team.

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Washington Redskins appeal against trademark cancellation

15 August 2014 National Football League team the Washington Redskins has filed an appeal against the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB’s) split decision to cancel the side’s trademarks, it said yesterday (August 14).

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US district court upholds cancellation of ‘Redskins’ registrations

9 July 2015 The Washington Redskins has been dealt a blow by a US district court after it reaffirmed a decision by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel six of the club’s trademark registrations on grounds that they “may disparage” Native Americans.

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