Washington Commanders Offer Limited Redskins Merchandise for Trademark Reasons
The Washington Commanders have reintroduced merchandise featuring the old Redskins name and logo, available in limited quantities at their team shop and online. This move includes throwback items honoring former players like Art Monk, Darrell Green, and Sean Taylor.
Among the offerings, an Art Monk t-shirt priced at $49.99 showcases his stats alongside the Redskins branding, while a replica jersey for Sean Taylor costs $114.99 and features a 75th anniversary patch. Despite the return of these items, the team emphasizes that they are not considering a rebranding back to the Redskins name.
The decision to sell these items is rooted in trademark law, as the team must maintain commercial use of the marks to prevent them from being deemed abandoned. Legal experts note that three years of non-use could lead to the marks entering the public domain. The Commanders are ensuring that the trademarks remain under their control while honoring the legacy of past players.
