April 5, 1999

Washington Redskins lose trademark

Dan Olson - Reporter

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American Indians say a court ruling that the Washington football team's use of the name "Redskins" is derogatory means the team will no longer profit from souveniers bearing the trademark. Three judges with the U. S. Patent and Trademark office said the name Redskins violates a federal law which denies trademark protection to names that disparage or defame a group of people.

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Washington Redskins lose trademark