The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing on Friday in the lawsuit challenging the use of the "Redskins" trademarks.
Led by Suzan Shown Harjo, a group of seven Native activists, say the "Redskins" names are disparaging to Native Americans. They convinced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the marks but a federal judge in October 2003 overturned the ruling.
The hearing will take place at 9:30am at the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C.
Court Decision:
Pro-Football,
Inc. v. Harjo (September 30, 2003)
Recent Decision:
Pro Football
Inc. v. Harjo (March 4, 2003)
Patent and Trademark Office Ruling:
Trademark
Trial and Appeal Board (1999)
Relevant Links:
Redskins - http://www.redskins.com
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