You have probably heard Ohio State players, coaches, fans and alums refer to the school as âTHEâ Ohio State University.
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben uncovered a trademark application for the word âtheâ by OSU, filed on August 8.
The school is planning on using the word on the front of shirts, hats and other merchandise.
âIn order for a trademark to be registered for a brand of clothing, the trademark must be used in a trademark fashion,â he said.
In this case, just putting the word âtheâ on the front of a shirt is not sufficient trademark use.â.
The Ohio State University has filed a trademark application on the word "THE."
Have to admit, it is an interesting move by Ohio State, even if it seems unlikely to work. »