Playing the name game in pro sports

Playing the name game in pro sports

Many professional sports teams hunting for new names are getting involved in trademark disputes. After the Washington Bullets renamed themselves the Washington Wizards, they became embroiled in litigation with the Harlem Wizards. The judge in the case denied the Harlem team's motion for a preli...

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Veröffentlicht in:ABA journal 1997-04, Vol.83, p.32
1. Verfasser: Curtis, Ted
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Court decisions
Infringement
Name changes
Professional sports
Trademarks
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Zusammenfassung:Many professional sports teams hunting for new names are getting involved in trademark disputes. After the Washington Bullets renamed themselves the Washington Wizards, they became embroiled in litigation with the Harlem Wizards. The judge in the case denied the Harlem team's motion for a preliminary injunction.
ISSN:0747-0088
2162-7983