ProFootballTalk: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has revoked the patent from the Washington Redskins’ logo and name, saying it is disparaging towards Native Americans and thus not protected under federal law. The ruling allows people and organizations not affiliated with the football team to profit from the team’s namesake and logo. Mike Florio breaks down what this ultimately means for the Washington NFL franchise.
ProFootballTalk: Redskins’ name, logo no longer under federal patent
Published June 18, 2014 02:18 PM