Some USFL Trademark Activity

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Some USFL Trademark Activity

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The original Showboats logo was published for opposition back in January. I hope they use the old one for the 2024 season, I don't like the new one.
https://www.trademarkia.com/showboats-97138228

The LA Express logo was approved for publication on February 3rd. Probably doesn't mean they'll be using it anytime soon, but I can see the Express making a comeback if the UFL enters the LA market.
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97138225
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FootballFan wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:08 am The LA Express logo was approved for publication on February 3rd. Probably doesn't mean they'll be using it anytime soon, but I can see the Express making a comeback if the UFL enters the LA market.
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97138225
I'd love to see the UFL confident enough to enter the LA market.
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Hmm. XFL was also keeping the LA Wildcats trademarks active, too. Hard to reconcile both being active unless this is just a merchandising ploy.
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MarkNelson wrote: Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:48 pm
FootballFan wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:08 am The LA Express logo was approved for publication on February 3rd. Probably doesn't mean they'll be using it anytime soon, but I can see the Express making a comeback if the UFL enters the LA market.
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97138225
I'd love to see the UFL confident enough to enter the LA market.
I mean, Oakland Invaders, Sacramento Mountain Lions, LA Express or Wildcats, San Diego Fleet. That's a whole conference to work with.
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johnnyangryfuzzball wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:44 pm
MarkNelson wrote: Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:48 pm
FootballFan wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:08 am The LA Express logo was approved for publication on February 3rd. Probably doesn't mean they'll be using it anytime soon, but I can see the Express making a comeback if the UFL enters the LA market.
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97138225
I'd love to see the UFL confident enough to enter the LA market.
I mean, Oakland Invaders, Sacramento Mountain Lions, LA Express or Wildcats, San Diego Fleet. That's a whole conference to work with.
I'd avoid California like the plague.  Won't happen until individual owners come in IMO.
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LA EXPRESS: PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION on 12 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97071290

LA EXPRESS Logo:  PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION on 12 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/la-express-97138225

EXPRESS: PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION on 12 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/express-97071289

SHOWBOATS Logo: NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED on 05 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/showboats-97138228


 
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4th&long wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:08 am
johnnyangryfuzzball wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:44 pm
MarkNelson wrote: Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:48 pm
I'd love to see the UFL confident enough to enter the LA market.
I mean, Oakland Invaders, Sacramento Mountain Lions, LA Express or Wildcats, San Diego Fleet. That's a whole conference to work with.
I'd avoid California like the plague.  Won't happen until individual owners come in IMO.
The TV deal for the original USFL was contingent on the league having a team in LA. Maybe it's the same this time around.
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This is interesting...

CANTON BULLDOGS: Live/Pending NEW APPLICATION on 29 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/canton-bulldogs-98474592

NASHVILLE TUNERS: Live/Pending NEW APPLICATION on 29 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/nashville-tuners-98474615

OHIO BULLDOGS Live/Pending NEW APPLICATION on 29 Mar 2024
https://www.trademarkia.com/ohio-bulldogs-98474624

 
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The Canton Bulldogs are owned by NFL Properties LLC. I can't imagine the UFL using that trademark without an agreement with the NFL.
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Hmm. XFL was also keeping the LA Wildcats trademarks active, too. Hard to reconcile both being active unless this is just a merchandising ploy.
Fox will probably give in again, like they did with the Gamblers. 
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