While many outside the nation’s capital were engrossed in this weekend’s football games, those inside the beltway were engrossed in their own local sport: politics (especially because D.C.’s team – who shall remain nameless even as that name may be trademarked – hasn’t played for the Lombardi trophy in 26 years). Specifically, “Shutdown” was THE … Continue Reading
(Our Annual Reminder to be careful how you use “Super Bowl”® and other NFL trademarks) If I had my way, I’d probably never write on this topic again. Every year I rack my brain for a hook to help re-remind readers about the dangers of using the term “Super Bowl”® – and any “Super Bowl”®-related … Continue Reading
The biggest scandal this time of the year tends to be the NFL's heavy-handed efforts to protect trademarks, even those it doesn't own.… Continue Reading
Our annual reminder about NFL trademark enforcement -- plus, we're throwing in the Swami's call on the Big Game.… Continue Reading
Yet again, the NFL provides evidence of its aggressive efforts to protect both trademarks it owns and trademarks it doesn't own.… Continue Reading
Football is a game of numbers. Here are some interesting Super Bowl®-related numbers for you,… Continue Reading
It's time for that most evergreen of January stories: the annual reminder that you have to be careful about using the words "super" and "bowl" together in any way.… Continue Reading
A couple of recent court cases touch on issues we've discussed recently regarding the licensing of image and other trademark-type rights claimed to be held by athletes and sports leagues.… Continue Reading
