Cricket Victoria files trademark for new BBL team name, Rangers

Cricket Victoria has applied to trademark the name "Rangers" for the newly merged BBL team, following the combination of the Melbourne Stars and Renegades. The trademark, filed on June 4, suggests a fresh start, with the new club adopting navy blue colors and distancing itself from the previous identities. Cricket Victoria's research indicates that keeping either brand would be commercially unviable, resulting in a new name that reflects state pride. Alongside Rangers, names like Magic and Blazers are under consideration. The trademark application is in the "waiting for examination" stage, with responses expected by September 3, while a vote on BBL privatization is scheduled for June 15.

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