Ohio State trademarks the word "The"

[gatorev12]

Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.”

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of “The” on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts, baseball caps and hats.

Ohio State gets approval to trademark 'The' for merchandise

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of “The” on branded products associated with and sold through athletics...

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As a lawyer, I'm not sure how on earth this got approved, or how it'll survive a legal challenge from anyone else (most state universities have "The" in their title/branding and a massive class action challenging the decision would be...amusing).

Also, this band & website might just be phucked...

Homepage | THETHE.com | Official website of THE THE and Matt Johnson

The homepage of THETHE.com. The website includes all news and updates regarding The The and Matt Johnson as well a our recently updated online store.

www.thethe.com

 

[oxrageous]

 

[Durty South Swamp]

One of the softest teams we played all year

 

[CGgater]

Needs more highlights, but still amusing. Heard so many stories about posu fans at the game. I was living in Cleveland at the time, so I heard plenty of crap until I walked into the office that beautiful Tuesday morning. They deserved every sack and TD we handed them.

 

[soflagator]

Was such an awesome game to watch out. I was at the Yardhouse in PBG with friends. I’m told there was a 4th quarter.

 

[Bushmaster]

They were as soft as baby **** and they don't realize how obnoxious they are with that "THE" ohio state university. I mean, exactly how many ohio state universities are there?

I am going to petition @oxrageous to change my handle to "The Bushmaster". I actually earned that one.

 

[Gator87]

While they’re at it they might as well trademark “The 82 yards of offense”, or “The Overrated”

 

[neteng]

Breaking news...Wiltfong just CB 'The' to da U. Ruiz just liquidated his remaining million to make it happen.

 

[rogdochar]

Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.”

So "the" is a new pronoun now.?

 

[MidwestChomp]

If The The, who has been around a while, has never tried to or considered trademarking The then the Bucknuts shouldn't be able to win that. It's ludicrous.

However they should be able to trademark Bucknuts. And Troy Smith probably still wakes up in cold sweat at night.

They should copyright this image instead.

 

[deuce]

"THE" bucknuts SUCK!