An expansion team joining the WNBA in 2026 may be reigniting a nickname from the city’s past, if recent trademark filings are any indication. The WNBA expansion franchise in Portland has started the countdown to the announcement of their team name, which is set for Tuesday, July 15, according to
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OHL’s Guelph Storm File Trademarks for Three New Logos
It’s unclear if the Storm would keep their crimson, silver and black color scheme as trademark filing images are usually only available in grayscale
Glacier Range Riders, National Park Service Embroiled in Battle Over Arrowhead Logo
NPS has filed protests with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over logo possible causing confusion that team is affiliated with service
NFL, Titans Oppose Trademark of Roughnecks XFL Logo
The National Football League and the Tennessee Titans have filed an opposition against the XFL over their logo for the Houston Roughnecks on the grounds that it’s too similar to the old Houston Oilers logo. Yes, you’re right, the Houston (Tennessee) Oilers logo was replaced more than 20 years ago
Palm Springs AHL Team Clears Trademark Hurdle Over Firebirds Name
The future American Hockey League affiliate of Seattle’s expansion NHL team seems to have cleared an issue surrounding the trademarking of one of their potential names. Last fall, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) flagged the trademark attempt of Oak View Group (the owner of the Palm Beach
A Chat About Professional Sports Trademark Disputes
If you’re a fan of both sports logos and trademark disputes has this ever been the month for you. No fewer than two trademark disputes involving major league sports teams came to light during the first half of December. The NHL’s shiny new Vegas Golden Knights had their trademark “refused” by the