Redskins’ ‘Disparaging’ Trademark Canceled by Patent Office
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The Washington Redskins lost a trademark decision after a federal agency ruled the team’s name disparaged Native Americans, threatening millions of dollars in sales of everything from football jerseys to beer coolers.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office appeals board ruling doesn’t prevent the National Football League franchise from continuing to use the nickname, the office said in a statement.