Logo controversy sparks push for trademark law reform
TL;DR
Washington Commanders’ retro merch featuring the former Redskins branding has rekindled a debate over trademark law. The team says it must maintain the marks to keep control of branding, while legal scholars argue the episode exposes gaps in current law and urge reforms, such as limiting abandonment claims or creating a registry for retired, historically significant marks to prevent the resurfacing of racist branding.
Topics:sportsdesign#branding#design#logo-design#trademark-abandonment#trademark-law#washington-commanders
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