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Washington Redskins Stripped of Trademarks
BillCable writes: Politico reports, "In a major blow to the Washington Redskins, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday canceled six federal trademarks of the 'Washington Redskins' team name because it was found to be 'disparaging' to Native Americans. 'We decide, based on the evidence properly before us, that these registrations must be canceled because they were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered,' the PTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board wrote. The panel voted 2-1 in favor of the decision." Perhaps this move will speed up the inevitable name change, which was expected within the next few years."
Catholics to complain about Cardinals next.
Get 'em while they're hot. Official (looking) Redskin Jerseys.
We will also make complete Redskins uniforms for you little league team.
Call Q.T. Industries - Beijing.
At least they removed the "Boston" slur.
Not sure if "Atlanta" is any better.
the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
I am more offended as a native by the cowboys (americas team) and the yankees than I am the redskins or braves
Trust me, after last year's performance, *everybody* is offended by the Cowboys.
Quo usque tandem abutere, Nimbus, patientia nostra?
Could be worse, could be vuvuzelas.
"National Security is the chief cause of national insecurity." - Celine's First Law
PETA suggested changing their logo to a red skinned potato, so they can keep their name and not offend anyone.
As bad as this idea is, it's probably the best idea PETA has ever had.
Any insufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from technology.
I've heard that Silcon Valley companies are starting a grass roots campaign against the San Francisco 49er's. Why should people make fun of really really old people?
We call them "British African Americans", obviously.
But some people can infer disparagement from almost anything you say.
HEY! You take that back!