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US Army Files Copyright Challenge to Vegas Golden Knights Name

The Vegas Golden Knights are having their nickname challenged at the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Per ESPN's Darren Rovell, the United States Army filed a challenge to the appeal board, arguing the Golden Knights' nickname is associated with the Army.

"Army says it has used the Golden Knights name since 1969 in connection with its parachute team and with recruiting," Rovell wrote, "and that it owns 'common law rights in color scheme black+gold/yellow+white.'"

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