I was hoping, after taking a break from this column last week, that I would come back and share the good news surrounding Utah Royals FC, the kind that makes you smile, you know? I still intend to do so later this week. My main focus today, however, will be on the Kansas City Royals opposing Utah Royals FC’s trademark.
Here’s what we know
Kansas City Royals Baseball Corporation, in August, filed an opposition to the Utah Royals FC trademark with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office, claiming that use of “the Royals” name and other merchandise will likely cause “confusion” or “mistake” and “deceive the trade and public.