Washington Commanders obligated to maintain Redskins logo for trademark reasons

The Washington Commanders, who previously changed their name from the 'Redskins' in 2020, have started selling merchandise featuring the old logo and name. This practice is reportedly mandated by trademark law, which requires the team to maintain commercial usage of the marks to prevent losing ownership. Investigative reporter Eric Flack unveiled that fans can still find items with the former identity at the team store. While some fans advocate for a return to the Redskins name, the franchise reiterates that it will not be returning to that moniker. The Commanders clarified that the old branding will only be used occasionally to honor former players.

• 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Washington legally required to maintain Redskins logo