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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Redskins Trademark

    The US Patent Office revoked the Washington Redskins’ trademark today saying that the name disparages Native Americans. The ruling adds fuel to the fire for activists who have long sought to get the team’s name changed. And the Redskins organization will likely lose millions of dollars in apparel royalties.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 18, 2014 • 1 min read

    The US Patent Office revoked the Washington Redskins’ trademark today saying that the name disparages Native Americans. The ruling adds fuel to the fire for activists who have long sought to get the team’s name changed. And the Redskins organization will likely lose millions of dollars in apparel royalties.

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    5. 42:21Tech Roundup
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Redskins Trademark, GM Recalls and the History of Booze
    1. 0:00Redskins TrademarkYou’re reading this
    2. 8:12GM Recalls Hearing
    3. 17:39SCOTUS Preview
    4. 26:58Proof: The History of Booze
    5. 42:21Tech Roundup
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