Have The Philadelphia Union Put Their Foot Down On DOOP?
by Scott Kessler on Mar 24, 2011 12:27 PM EDT
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On March 13, the Brotherly Game columnist Chris Savino wrote an article detailing the Philadelphia Union's attempts to trademark the term "DOOP." It appears that the team and its supporters group the Sons of Ben have butted heads over some of the team's directives on how it will use the trademark.
It's still speculation until either side speaks on the matter but it does seem as though the team has exercised some of its trademark rights already.
In an interview with Union Chief Revenue Office, and Executive Vice President, Dave Rown, Savino learned that the team would be using the rights from the trademark to protect its fans.
"Quality control makes sure it's done the right way... You want to protect the trademark. If you do not protect it, the [consumer] ends up with with knock-off products," Rowan told Savino.
But the team has seemingly gone past what the Sons of Ben thought would be the reach of the trademarking of DOOP. Bryan James, Sons of Ben President, tweeted the following today:
In response to the question of whether the team has officially trademarked DOOP:
Savino will follow up his original story in the coming days.
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I’m sorry, but this seems to be a non-issue. It isn’t going to stop us from DOOPing, and people are picking fights before even an issue comes out.
Potentially affects use by Sons of Ben in marketing or sales, plus for any local businesses (like Bark Tees) or shirt sellers.
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by Scott Kessler on Mar 24, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott, how about a little context to Bryan’s message above. I was able to figure out what you’re talking about, but that’s only because I inadvertently saw Bryan’s umlaut tweet earlier today.
That really isn’t in context either. That was more of a joke by him to get around any trademarking.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Mar 24, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but when all his tweet references is “the other spelling,” I don’t know that readers will know what it is talking about. Sorry, I wasn’t trying to be critical; just trying to make it easier for potential readers to understand what that’s talking about.
I didn’t think you were being unreasonable, don’t worry. I’ll toss it in. Readers = consumers and if you think it’d help, why not?
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Mar 24, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, potentially it could. Has there ever been anything to suggest that the SOB or any unofficial merchandisers will not be allowed to use it? If the FO turn around and say that no use of DOOP is going to be allowed, then it obviously isn’t the best thing. That doesn’t appear to be the case, and as i said – it seems that people are already making a big deal out of it, and wanting it to turn into a fight. Of course that is just my little opinion – and i may have missed something.
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