OT: Oh, good! Now we're trademarking numbers

[DJ Spanky]

Ravens' Lamar Jackson challenging Cowboys great Troy Aikman over trademarking of No. 8, per report

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is challenging former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman's use of the No. 8 in a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office complaint, according to federal records obtained by ESPN. Jackson has filed two appeals against a company by the name of FL101, which lists Aikman as one of the directors.

Really?

 

[Section124]

Ravens' Lamar Jackson challenging Cowboys great Troy Aikman over trademarking of No. 8, per report



Really?

Agreed. Trademarking uniform numbers is dumb. I don’t even think of Aikman when I hear #8. Too many great players wore it. I guess it’s smart to be the first to do it just in case you can profit from it.

Even #23 I think of Mattingly since he wore it before Jordan.

 

[MrsScrew]

Sorry, when I think of #8 I think Dale Earnhardt Jr . And I don't even follow NASCAR

 

[mdk01]

I'm certainly no expert in trademark law, but I'm surprised Aikman could patent #8 except if associated with a Dallas uniform, and my guess is the Cowboys already have that trademark.

 

[RUforJERSEY]

Agreed. Trademarking uniform numbers is dumb. I don’t even think of Aikman when I hear #8. Too many great players wore it. I guess it’s smart to be the first to do it just in case you can profit from it.

Even #23 I think of Mattingly since he wore it before Jordan.

You might be one of the few there. Even though I wouldn't think that is of consequence to you.

 

[RU848789]

Ravens' Lamar Jackson challenging Cowboys great Troy Aikman over trademarking of No. 8, per report



Really?

I thought this was a goof thread until I read the article. Crazy. For me, I think of Steve Young when I think of #8 in pro football, fwiw.

 

[scarletrat]

Not sure if this is the reason for Aikman, but he recently launched a beer in TX, OK called "8".

And is it true you have to win at least 1 playoff game to claim?

 

[Knight Shift]

I'm certainly no expert in trademark law, but I'm surprised Aikman could patent #8 except if associated with a Dallas uniform, and my guess is the Cowboys already have that trademark.

You certainly are no expert in trademark law. Patents and trademarks are two completely different types of intellectual property protection.

As to the OP, why the outrage? A trademark is an indication of source or origin. Letters are trademarks. So are colors (pink for insulation ) and sounds (Harley Davidson engine growl) and shapes (Coke bottle shape). Crocs obtained design patent protection on the hole pattern of their ugly shoes. 🤷‍♂️

 

[WhiteBus]

George Costanza should have trademark 7.

 

[mdk01]

You certainly are no expert in trademark law. Patents and trademarks are two completely different types of intellectual property protection.

As to the OP, why the outrage? A trademark is an indication of source or origin. Letters are trademarks. So are colors (pink for insulation ) and sounds (Harley Davidson engine growl) and shapes (Coke bottle shape). Crocs obtained design patent protection on the hole pattern of their ugly shoes. 🤷‍♂️

So if Ovechkin advertises a "#8 Hockey Camp" he infringes on a trademark? If so that's a law in need of change.

 

[mildone]

I just applied for 69.

 

[mdk01]

I just applied for 69.

Not "Baa"?

 

[T2Kplus20]

Sorry, when I think of #8 I think Dale Earnhardt Jr . And I don't even follow NASCAR

The #3 belongs to Dale Sr.....and I guess Bath Ruth! :)