U.S. Patent Office Denies Multiple Trademark Applications by Bill Belichick
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Bill Belichick's attempt to trademark four phrases related to his coaching style was rejected by the USPTO due to confusion with existing Patriots trademarks, and adding 'Bill's Version' did not circumvent the issue, similar to Taylor Swift's re-recording strategy. Belichick has three months to appeal.
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