Commanders' trademark application denied due to existing registrations

The United States Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO) denied the trademark application for the Washington Commanders.

The USTPO sent the denial on May 18, citing the "likelihood of confusion" due to two other registrations.

According to the USTPO, the Commanders' moniker could be confused with the Commanders' Classic, an annual college football game between Air Force and Army.

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There also could be issues with previously filled applications by a D.C.-area citizen who sent applications for both the Washington Space Commanders and Washington ...