MLB strikes out in 'Play Ball' trademark quest
Summary
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office refused Major League Baseball's request to trademark the phrase "Play Ball." The office said the phrase is too common to be owned exclusively.Key Facts
- Major League Baseball (MLB) wanted to trademark "Play Ball."
- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected the request.
- The reason given was that "Play Ball" is a common phrase.
- Trademark means having legal rights to use a specific phrase or logo.
- MLB cannot have exclusive rights to use "Play Ball" in marketing or products.
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