NFL calls a New Orleans Saints-themed ‘Who Dat’ casket a trademark violation (Photo)

WhoDat!656 · 02-21-2014, 11:23 PM

Well, it seems that the National Football League is back to its old practice of ticking off New Orleans Saints fans, and this time they’re going after some of the fans’ wishes after they’ve lived their life on earth, possibly.

According to a report from NOLA.com, a New Orleans casket store named “‘Til We Meet Again” was recently presented with a cease-and-desist letter from the league to stop selling this Saints-themed “Who Dat” casket, saying that it’s a trademark violation.

One of the managing partners of the shop, Jonathan LaHatte, says that the casket has been displayed in the front window of the shop since it opened back in October, and claims that this is just yet another example of the NFL trying to make a quick buck anyway they can by picking on the little guys.

“The league is repeating its aggressive tactics that they did in 2010 when the Saints went to the Super Bowl, trying to squeeze every penny out of a small business,” LaHatte said.

The report also stated that the NFL was approached for comment on the situation, and they haven’t heard back yet.

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RailBoss · 02-22-2014, 01:59 AM

That's a little creepy !

hagan714 · 02-22-2014, 05:51 AM

ok so when did the who dat get trademarked officially? if anything it belongs to the fans

WhoDat!656 · 02-23-2014, 09:09 PM

This article says the Saints sent the letter.

Saints Not Happy With Company Selling ‘Who Dat?’ Casket

alleycat_126 · 02-23-2014, 09:48 PM

Talk about from the cradle to the grave...... LOL!!!! WHO DAT!!!!

foreverfan · 02-23-2014, 10:32 PM

Michigan_SF · 02-23-2014, 10:53 PM

How much would an official license cost?

TheOak · 02-24-2014, 10:58 AM

All they have to do is remove the fleur de lis and it is fine. The owner apparently doesn't want to pay a licensing fee or he would have.

The NFL has every right to protect what they own.

Another example of someone trying to make money off of that which he does not own or create.

Seer1 · 02-24-2014, 02:57 PM

But, but, but, people are dyin' to get one!

darksoul35 · 02-25-2014, 12:35 PM

I wish someone would come in his crib when he is asleep and put mr rogers brains on his pillows

02-21-2014, 11:23 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	NFL calls a New Orleans Saints-themed ‘Who Dat’ casket a trademark violation (Photo) Well, it seems that the National Football League is back to its old practice of ticking off New Orleans Saints fans, and this time they’re going after some of the fans’ wishes after they’ve lived their life on earth, possibly. According to a report from NOLA.com, a New Orleans casket store named “‘Til We Meet Again” was recently presented with a cease-and-desist letter from the league to stop selling this Saints-themed “Who Dat” casket, saying that it’s a trademark violation. One of the managing partners of the shop, Jonathan LaHatte, says that the casket has been displayed in the front window of the shop since it opened back in October, and claims that this is just yet another example of the NFL trying to make a quick buck anyway they can by picking on the little guys. “The league is repeating its aggressive tactics that they did in 2010 when the Saints went to the Super Bowl, trying to squeeze every penny out of a small business,” LaHatte said. The report also stated that the NFL was approached for comment on the situation, and they haven’t heard back yet. NFL calls a New Orleans Saints-themed 'Who Dat' casket a trademark violation (Photo) - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 240+ Sites
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: NFL calls a New Orleans Saints-themed ‘Who Dat’ casket a trademark violation (Photo) ok so when did the who dat get trademarked officially? if anything it belongs to the fans SapperSaint, pumpkindriver and jeanpierre like this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: NFL calls a New Orleans Saints-themed ‘Who Dat’ casket a trademark violation (Photo) This article says the Saints sent the letter. Saints Not Happy With Company Selling ‘Who Dat?’ Casket

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