In June 2012, Washington Nationals' rookie outfielder Bryce Harper responded to a reporter's ill-informed inquiry with this sardonic retort: “That's a clown question, bro.” The catchy phrase was a near-immediate
Trademarking Athletes Names and Slogans
Bryce Harper's application to trademark his famous retort: "That's a clown question, bro" is one of the latest examples of a growing trend: athletes seeking trademarks on nicknames, slogans and catchphrases. This isn't a new thing. But the latest rash of athlete applicants shows that it is happening more and more frequently.
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