Trademark News for 10-Dec-2005
- 'Lesbian bikers get 'Dykes on Bikes' trademark (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts in San Francisco have won their fight to trademark the name "Dykes on Bikes," a lawyer for their group said on Thursday.
'Trademark office OKs "Dykes on Bikes" (Planet Out via Yahoo! News)
SUMMARY: The U.S. Patent and trademark Office reverses its refusal to trademark the name of the S.F. women's motorcycle group, paving the way for its federal protection.
'Dykes on Bikes trademark name (The Advocate)
It looks like the iconic female motorcycle enthusiasts known for big entrances at pride parades across the country won't have to rename themselves ?Gay Women on Two-Wheeled Road Vehicles? after all.
'Dykes on Bikes Wins Its Trademark (Los Angeles Times)
The lesbian motorcycle group Dykes on Bikes has trademarked the name after proving that the gay community does not find it derogatory.
'Lesbian bikers get 'Dykes on Bikes' trademark (Reuters)
The U.S. Patent and trademark Office had denied applications by the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent to trademark "Dykes on Bikes," arguing the phrase would be perceived as disparaging to lesbians.
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