posty 2,019 Posted Thursday at 07:31 PM https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2023/05/us-patent-office-denies-washington-commanders-trademark-team-remains-confident/ The Washington Commanders are expected to soon be under new ownership, but the NFL team is now facing a new challenge over its name. The franchise’s request to trademark the name “Washington Commanders” has been denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The May 18 decision was made due to what the USPTO called “likelihood of confusion” between the team and the Commanders Classic college football game between the Air Force and Army. In addition, D.C.-area resident Martin McCaulay already submitted trademark applications for the names “Washington Space Commanders” and “Washington Wolves Commanders,” in hopes of guessing the NFL team’s name. McCaulay previously told The Washington Post that he planned to work with the franchise and will turn over any trademarks at no cost. Meanwhile, trademark attorney Josh Gerbin tweeted that he’s confident confusion with the college football game and matters tied to McCaulay will be cleared up. In response to the USPTO’s denial, a team spokesman told sports outlet ProFootballTalk: “The trademark office’s recent nonfinal (sic) office action is an ordinary course step in the standard trademark registration process.” He added that the Commanders are confident the trademark registration will be issued. ---------------------------------- They should just go back to the Redskins... Makes too much sense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,381 Posted Thursday at 08:07 PM Washington Woke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,040 Posted Thursday at 10:48 PM Go Washington Redskins!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,498 Posted Thursday at 10:49 PM 2 hours ago, wiffleball said: Washington Woke Might as well. It’s all anyone ever talks about now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 4,762 Posted Thursday at 10:55 PM I liked Redwolves and Redtails as options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 2,995 Posted Thursday at 11:05 PM Redskins has a nice ring 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 474 Posted Thursday at 11:31 PM 26 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: Redskins has a nice ring I know right ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 3,793 Posted Friday at 02:35 AM I'll go to my grave saying/typing "Washington Redskins" and "Cleveland Indians." The names will eventually die out, I just don't intend to help. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josh wiley 17 Posted Friday at 02:45 AM Washington defenders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 915 Posted Friday at 05:32 AM Washington Worcestershire Sauce, A way to get Back at the NFL and all offended. Give yourself a name nobody can pronounce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,022 Posted Friday at 10:39 AM New owner, new name…? Washington is having the best offseason of any team by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,040 Posted Friday at 03:05 PM 15 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: Redskins has a nice ring Its tradition 12 hours ago, Voltaire said: I'll go to my grave saying/typing "Washington Redskins" and "Cleveland Indians." The names will eventually die out, I just don't intend to help. Same here. Go Tribe!!!! Wooooo Woooooo Wooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 3,232 Posted Friday at 03:23 PM I liked Washington Football Team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 2,894 Posted Friday at 03:30 PM 7 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: I liked Washington Football Team Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,136 Posted Friday at 03:55 PM if the new owners want to change the name, the best move is to blame the change on something just in case the fans dont like it, to provide cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 2,701 Posted Friday at 03:59 PM 16 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: Redskins has a nice ring Port Chester Whooping Cranes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,019 Posted Friday at 05:14 PM 14 hours ago, Voltaire said: I'll go to my grave saying/typing "Washington Redskins" and "Cleveland Indians." The names will eventually die out, I just don't intend to help. Ditto... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 2,785 Posted Friday at 05:54 PM 2 hours ago, Mike Honcho said: I liked Washington Football Team #metoo Or tweak it to Washington Team of Football. WTF baby. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites