The U.S. Army has decided to fight in order to protect its brand.
The Army filed paperwork Wednesday with the United States Trademark and Patent Office challenging the Golden Knights’ use of the name for Bill Foley’s NHL team along with its colors. The Army’s parachute team is known as the Golden Knights and its primary colors are gold and black. Foley is a West Point graduate and a donor to Army Athletics.
In its filing, the Army claims it would be damaged by the hockey team should the team be granted permanent use of the mark.