Hall Estill’s Phillip Free discusses possible
outcome, appeals in Redskins trademark
case
June 20, 2014
By: Phillip L. Free Jr.
The Oklahoman
http://newsok.com/redskins-trademark-cancellation-doesnt-prevent-its-use/article/4946598
Hall Estill’s Phillip Free discusses possible outcome, appeals in Redskins trademark case
Cancellation doesn't prevent use of Redskins trademark - Q&A with Phillip Free
PAULA BURKES, BUSINESS WRITER
Q: What do you expect will be the next steps from the Redskins organization?
A: Another group tried to cancel the trademark in 1999 and was unsuccessful. In that case, on appeal
to the district court, the judge ruled the trademark couldn’t be canceled because of laches (in
essence, the group waited too long to challenge the mark). If the trademark’s owners take this up on
appeal again, I suspect they will argue the same thing because even more time has passed in this
case. MORE
Attorneys
Phillip L. Free Jr.
www.hallestill.com