The Washington Redskins had their trademark registration cancelled by the Patent and Trademark Office today, as the office declared the trademark “disparaging to Native Americans.” As such, pending an appeal, the Washington Redskins will no longer be able to sue to protect its logo, namesake, or trade dress (the color scheme, styling of lettering, etc.) …
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Welcome back to Talking Law, the show where I, Georgia’s anytime attorney, answer your legal questions. Today I will discuss the First Amendment implications of Donald Sterling’s racist comments to his mistress, which were recorded and later leaked by TMZ, which ultimately resulted in NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banning Sterling from the NBA for life …
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