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College Football Trend to Trademark Nicknames – What’s Behind it?

by jburns | Apr 8, 2015 | Sports Law, Trademark Law

The nicknames “Famous Jameis,” “Johnny Football,” and “Beast Mode” have become household names in the sport industry. More and more athletes, specifically football players, are trademarking their nicknames to get ahead of the game in an attempt to maximize their...

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College Football Trend to Trademark Nicknames – What’s Behind it?

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