Washington Football Team Name - Unfair To Other Teams?

The Dude · 03-25-2021, 08:51 AM

Me thinks you are way overthinking it. Even if they are labeled “America’s Team” it doesn’t give them any advantage over other teams.
Let’s face it, even though Hank Hill describes propane as “Gods Gas, I tell you what” natural gas is still more heavily used.

rezburna · 03-25-2021, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Some dude copyrighted every possible permutation. And he won't sell but for a random. It's almost like watching a movie.

That’s smart. 😂

RailBoss · 03-25-2021, 09:31 AM

The Guy Squatting on Replacement Names for Washington’s NFL Team Will Let Them Have the Names...re: Washingtonian Magazine

The Alexandria man who appears to own the trademarks for several names that might be used by Washington’s now-nameless NFL team says he is willing to give the names away for free.

The man, Martin McCaulay, appeared to have applied for trademarks for several possible NFL team names, including the much-discussed Washington Red Wolves. But on Tuesday, McCaulay took to Twitter to announce he would be giving away the names for free.

Hi everyone I need to clear something up. I want them to change the name and am embarrassed if I did anything that slows that down. I thought if I hoarded all the good names that would keep someone else who might be a pain in the neck from getting them.

— Martin McCaulay (@MartinMcCaulay) July 14, 2020

On Twitter, McCaulay went on to describe his motives for buying the team names. He insisted he had not applied for the trademarks as a money-making scheme, and that he may have to hire a trademark attorney simply to give the names to the team for free. McCaulay also said he wasn’t giving the rights to Washington football owner Dan Snyder, but to the National Football League.

The announcement comes as the Washington Post reports that many of the names that Snyder’s team was seeking already had trademark applications attached to them, leading some to wonder if the legal process might delay the announcement of a new name for the Washington football team.

Budsdrinker · 03-25-2021, 09:36 AM

Maybe it's just me, but every time a media person types WFT on twitter
I immediately think WTF!

bobdog86 · 03-25-2021, 12:02 PM

Well, it's better than the Falcons.......HAH!

MatthewT · 03-25-2021, 12:18 PM

In regards to people buying up the potential names, that practice needs to stop. The law should require a business with that trademark to be started within 6 months or the trademark is forfeited and the person fined. I also believe something needs to be done to stop the stupid crap like Johnny Football and others like it.

TheOak · 03-25-2021, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Some dude copyrighted every possible permutation. And he won't sell but for a ransom. It's almost like watching a movie.

The smart guy doesn't want a lump sum, he forms an LLC with all of his family members then buys the possible variations, turns around and sells them to the NFL as follows. The he URL for $1 per click, and .10 on every piece of merchandise for perpetuity (paid out in full monthly)..

Did I forget to throw in a club box on the 50 at the Super Dome? Ima take that too.

TheOak · 03-25-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

In regards to people buying up the potential names, that practice needs to stop. The law should require a business with that trademark to be started within 6 months or the trademark is forfeited and the person fined. I also believe something needs to be done to stop the stupid crap like Johnny Football and others like it.

Not meaning to sound rude but that is fairly absurd and unenforceable... You may not realize it but most companies do not conduct business under legal entity name, they DBA. Also it is worth noting that more words are protected for products than company names.

First to file gets it.

Rugby Saint II · 03-25-2021, 04:51 PM

I wonder what it cost the NFL for that free name?

jeanpierre · 03-26-2021, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

In regards to people buying up the potential names, that practice needs to stop. The law should require a business with that trademark to be started within 6 months or the trademark is forfeited and the person fined. I also believe something needs to be done to stop the stupid crap like Johnny Football and others like it.

Along these lines...

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Washington Football Team Name - Unfair To Other Teams? The Guy Squatting on Replacement Names for Washington’s NFL Team Will Let Them Have the Names...re: Washingtonian Magazine The Alexandria man who appears to own the trademarks for several names that might be used by Washington’s now-nameless NFL team says he is willing to give the names away for free. The man, Martin McCaulay, appeared to have applied for trademarks for several possible NFL team names, including the much-discussed Washington Red Wolves. But on Tuesday, McCaulay took to Twitter to announce he would be giving away the names for free. Hi everyone I need to clear something up. I want them to change the name and am embarrassed if I did anything that slows that down. I thought if I hoarded all the good names that would keep someone else who might be a pain in the neck from getting them. — Martin McCaulay (@MartinMcCaulay) July 14, 2020 On Twitter, McCaulay went on to describe his motives for buying the team names. He insisted he had not applied for the trademarks as a money-making scheme, and that he may have to hire a trademark attorney simply to give the names to the team for free. McCaulay also said he wasn’t giving the rights to Washington football owner Dan Snyder, but to the National Football League. The announcement comes as the Washington Post reports that many of the names that Snyder’s team was seeking already had trademark applications attached to them, leading some to wonder if the legal process might delay the announcement of a new name for the Washington football team.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Washington Football Team Name - Unfair To Other Teams? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Some dude copyrighted every possible permutation. And he won't sell but for a ransom. It's almost like watching a movie. The smart guy doesn't want a lump sum, he forms an LLC with all of his family members then buys the possible variations, turns around and sells them to the NFL as follows. The he URL for $1 per click, and .10 on every piece of merchandise for perpetuity (paid out in full monthly).. Did I forget to throw in a club box on the 50 at the Super Dome? Ima take that too. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-25-2021, 12:47 PM	#18
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Washington Football Team Name - Unfair To Other Teams? Originally Posted by MatthewT In regards to people buying up the potential names, that practice needs to stop. The law should require a business with that trademark to be started within 6 months or the trademark is forfeited and the person fined. I also believe something needs to be done to stop the stupid crap like Johnny Football and others like it. Not meaning to sound rude but that is fairly absurd and unenforceable... You may not realize it but most companies do not conduct business under legal entity name, they DBA. Also it is worth noting that more words are protected for products than company names. First to file gets it.

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03-26-2021, 01:45 AM	#20
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Washington Football Team Name - Unfair To Other Teams? Originally Posted by MatthewT In regards to people buying up the potential names, that practice needs to stop. The law should require a business with that trademark to be started within 6 months or the trademark is forfeited and the person fined. I also believe something needs to be done to stop the stupid crap like Johnny Football and others like it. Along these lines...