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Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand

jacketree
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#44

06-21-2014, 12:05 AM

"Nerds" is already trademarked.

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I find the slippery slope argument specious. Seems to me the USPTO is just doing its job.Â He's welcome to appeal. Or rot in hell as far as I'm concerned.

Definition of REDSKIN

usually offensive
:Â american indian
See redskin defined for English-language learners »

Learner's definition of REDSKIN
[count] informal + offensive
: native american
â The word redskin is very offensive and should be avoided.

First Known Use of REDSKIN: 1699

Way to stay current Dan Snyder. Dick.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working.I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. Peter Gibbons

#44

jacketree

06-21-2014, 12:05 AM

"Nerds" is already trademarked.

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I find the slippery slope argument specious. Seems to me the USPTO is just doing its job.Â He's welcome to appeal. Or rot in hell as far as I'm concerned.

Definition of REDSKIN

usually offensive
:Â american indian
See redskin defined for English-language learners »

Learner's definition of REDSKIN
[count] informal + offensive
: native american
â The word redskin is very offensive and should be avoided.

First Known Use of REDSKIN: 1699

Way to stay current Dan Snyder. Dick.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working.I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. Peter Gibbons

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Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 10:49 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by FarmBoy - 06-20-2014, 10:56 AM

Nerd Pride - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 11:02 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by OutsiderFan - 06-20-2014, 11:17 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by cardfan09 - 06-20-2014, 11:19 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by yvonne - 06-20-2014, 11:27 AM

Re: Nerd Pride - by 82lsju - 06-20-2014, 11:37 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by washingtonismoney - 06-20-2014, 11:42 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 11:45 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by FarmBoy - 06-20-2014, 11:54 AM

Don't blame the USPTO - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 12:28 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 12:35 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by OutsiderFan - 06-20-2014, 12:53 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Stanford_Cardinals - 06-20-2014, 01:03 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 01:25 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 01:42 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Stanford_Cardinals - 06-20-2014, 02:15 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by OutsiderFan - 06-20-2014, 02:18 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 02:30 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by GoodGrief - 06-20-2014, 02:34 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by stupac2 - 06-20-2014, 02:45 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 02:56 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CTcard - 06-20-2014, 03:05 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-20-2014, 03:24 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Cowboy1 - 06-20-2014, 03:53 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CornFed - 06-20-2014, 04:06 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 04:13 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by 97fan - 06-20-2014, 04:13 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Cowboy1 - 06-20-2014, 04:21 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CornFed - 06-20-2014, 04:37 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 05:57 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 06:01 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by needle - 06-20-2014, 06:16 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 06:24 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 06:27 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-20-2014, 09:13 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CornFed - 06-20-2014, 09:58 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 10:05 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by rastaman85 - 06-20-2014, 10:12 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 10:20 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by yvonne - 06-20-2014, 10:36 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by fullmetal - 06-20-2014, 10:51 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Boston Card - 06-20-2014, 11:03 PM

Relax Martyup - by jacketree - 06-21-2014, 12:05 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by 82 Card - 06-21-2014, 03:29 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by oman - 06-21-2014, 04:24 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by fullmetal - 06-21-2014, 07:36 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-21-2014, 07:55 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-21-2014, 07:56 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-21-2014, 07:57 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by BobK - 06-21-2014, 09:28 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-21-2014, 10:12 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CornFed - 06-21-2014, 11:03 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by pauloalto - 06-21-2014, 11:05 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by 81alum - 06-21-2014, 11:18 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by Bruce Wang - 06-21-2014, 12:15 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by martyup - 06-21-2014, 12:19 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by martyup - 06-21-2014, 12:26 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CornFed - 06-21-2014, 12:36 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CTcard - 06-21-2014, 12:44 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by 81alum - 06-21-2014, 01:02 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-21-2014, 04:06 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CornFed - 06-23-2014, 07:49 AM

Your Legal Guide To Offensive Trademarks - by Mick - 06-23-2014, 08:46 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by yvonne - 06-23-2014, 01:42 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by washingtonismoney - 06-23-2014, 01:49 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Stymie - 06-24-2014, 04:28 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CowboyIndian - 06-24-2014, 08:40 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CornFed - 06-24-2014, 08:52 AM

(tweeeet!!) Timeout! Charged to Common Sense - by Redrum - 06-24-2014, 08:58 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by Papa John - 06-24-2014, 10:53 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CowboyIndian - 06-24-2014, 11:58 AM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-24-2014, 05:10 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by CowboyIndian - 06-24-2014, 06:44 PM

Re: A Blow to Native Pride and American Freedom - by Mick - 06-25-2014, 05:53 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CornFed - 06-25-2014, 11:34 AM

Jack the Bulldog (G'town) - by oldalum - 06-25-2014, 11:36 AM

Re: Jack the Bulldog (G'town) - by CowboyIndian - 06-25-2014, 11:56 AM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by oldalum - 06-25-2014, 12:59 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by yvonne - 06-25-2014, 01:59 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by Rally - 06-25-2014, 02:59 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by stupac2 - 06-25-2014, 03:15 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by CornFed - 06-25-2014, 04:03 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by yvonne - 06-25-2014, 04:15 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by PrinceLightfoot - 06-25-2014, 04:58 PM

Re: Saving Native Americans from Shame, Gov't Style - by Boston Card - 06-25-2014, 06:41 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by 81alum - 06-25-2014, 09:36 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by 82 Card - 06-25-2014, 09:46 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by CowboyIndian - 06-25-2014, 10:11 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Leftcoast - 06-25-2014, 11:49 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by CornFed - 06-26-2014, 12:24 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Red State - 06-26-2014, 07:05 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Mick - 06-26-2014, 07:41 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by washingtonismoney - 06-26-2014, 08:00 AM

Re: An ethnic mascot that we all love to hate - by Bruce Wang - 06-26-2014, 08:21 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by 97fan - 06-26-2014, 08:40 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by martyup - 06-26-2014, 11:27 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by CTcard - 06-26-2014, 11:34 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Extra Point - 06-26-2014, 03:44 PM

Re: An ethnic mascot that we all love to hate - by Mick - 06-27-2014, 06:41 AM

Changing times, it's a minefield - by Redrum - 06-27-2014, 07:30 AM

Re: Changing times, it's a minefield - by CowboyIndian - 06-27-2014, 08:49 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by PrinceLightfoot - 06-27-2014, 09:20 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Rally - 06-27-2014, 09:57 AM

So, as long as we don't call you a Be.ar - by Redrum - 06-27-2014, 10:42 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by stupac2 - 06-27-2014, 10:44 AM

I attended a junior high school in San Jose in the mid-1970s - by Mick - 06-27-2014, 11:02 AM

Hmmmmm. Is it possible...? - by Redrum - 06-27-2014, 11:28 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Boston Card - 06-27-2014, 11:41 AM

Re: Hmmmmm. Is it possible...? - by PrinceLightfoot - 06-27-2014, 12:55 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by PrinceLightfoot - 06-27-2014, 01:21 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by CTcard - 06-27-2014, 01:41 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by SUBuddha - 06-27-2014, 08:08 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by Rally - 06-27-2014, 08:43 PM

Love immigration stories - by Mick - 06-29-2014, 08:27 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by stupac2 - 06-29-2014, 02:00 PM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by CowboyIndian - 06-29-2014, 04:09 PM

Re: Love immigration stories - by CTcard - 06-30-2014, 09:00 AM

Update on: Love immigration stories - by Mick - 06-30-2014, 10:37 AM

Re: Love immigration stories - by 82 Card - 06-30-2014, 10:45 PM

My misteak - by Mick - 07-01-2014, 09:59 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by terry - 07-04-2014, 10:12 PM

Thank you, Terry - by Redrum - 07-05-2014, 11:41 AM

Re: Thank you, Terry - by Extra Point - 07-05-2014, 01:21 PM

H. Bruce was an annoying, egotistic little ***** - by Redrum - 07-05-2014, 03:37 PM

For what little it's worth - by Redrum - 07-05-2014, 05:16 PM

Re: For what little it's worth - by stupac2 - 07-05-2014, 07:26 PM

Non-political advice - by Mick - 07-06-2014, 07:39 AM

Funny, I didn't know a "war" had broken out - by Redrum - 07-06-2014, 11:04 AM

Re: Controversial Mascot Names in the News - USPTO Takes a Stand - by terry - 07-07-2014, 11:15 AM

The relationship between the University of Utah and the Ute tribe - by 61_Shasta - 07-07-2014, 10:47 AM

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