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March 12, 2021 06:08 pm GMT
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2021/03/12/ncaa-filed-complaint-against-urologists-that-use-of-vasectomy-mayhem-is-too-close-to-march-madness-trademark.html?ut
NCAA filed complaint against urologists that "Vasectomy Mayhem" marketing schtick is too close to "March Madness" trademark
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) filed a complaint with the US Patent and Trademark Office, arguing that the Virginia Urology clinic's use of the slogan "Vasectomy Mayhem" in a marketing campaign conflicts with their trademark of "March Madness." From NBC News:
— Read the restVirginia Urology's use of "Vasectomy Mayhem" will "result in confusion, mistake or deception with petitioner and/or the goods and services marketed in connection with the NCAA," according to Chicago-based lawyer Douglas Masters, representing the NCAA[…]
The NCAA cited various ads Virginia Urology has run, including one with the words "Hoops Madness" that has twin basketballs used for the double-o in "hoops."
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2021/03/12/ncaa-filed-complaint-against-urologists-that-use-of-vasectomy-mayhem-is-too-close-to-march-madness-trademark.html?ut
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