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WaPo: Patent office cancels Redskins trademark. You are now free to make your own offensive merchandise! Antibody Jun 18, 09:56

got caught up in a discussion about this last week. had you seen the ad for the finals? lobogotti Jun 18, 09:58

The team should change the name to "Americans". Antibody Jun 18, 10:19

Or Washington Rednecks. Spread the derogative terms around to each of the races so they are equally represented among pro sports teams. {nm} BSmurf Jun 18, 10:27

Also, there is a stay on the trademark ban for 2 months for them to appeal. You can't make and sell "official" merch just yet. But soon... {nm} BSmurf Jun 18, 10:28

never put much thought into it before, but who am I to use a term that offends a certain group? I'm all for lobogotti Jun 18, 10:33

Pigskins seems like the easiest way to go {nm} islander Jun 18, 10:35

I like it. {nm} lobogotti Jun 18, 10:47

The tide is turning. If and when they lose the appeal, the other owners would want a change or lose out on any shared merchandsing revenue. {nm} Antibody Jun 18, 10:40

true, but he'll put up a fight. Snyder is, well, Snyder. {nm} lobogotti Jun 18, 10:48

He'll lose like Sterling. At the end of the day, it's all about the money. {nm} Antibody Jun 18, 11:01

While I'm on your side, it seems likely they'll appeal and win the appeal (which could take years). This has happened before. And they can Moviesnob Jun 18, 13:07

Just change the name to The Redskins....it is the "Washington" part that is really offensive StarBond Fund Jun 18, 11:11

A Tip 'O The Hat. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Jun 18, 11:14