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‘19-0’ trademark may block team’s gear blitz
A n enterprising former Denver Broncos staffer may have doomed his 1998 team when he prematurely scored the rights to The Perfect Season 19-0 before two late-season losses, and now he s locked in a battle with the New England Patriots [ team stats ] over the jinxed trademark. Should the Patriots cement their place in NFL history on Sunday, William Harpole of Centennial, Colo., could make a ...
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Interlude: Don't try suicide
Guyism » celebs — As a part of our effort to keep you in the know, every so often throughout the day, we'll drop some knowledge on you about the world, mostly sports, but we'll mix in some other stuff when appropriate. NFL: Steelers' Wilson urged suicide, girlfriend says NFL: ‘19-0’ already trademarked by Broncos CBB: Missouri guard arrested in fracas HSBB: Coach asked to resign for letting team to watch R-rated movie SNACKS: Double dipping? 'Seinfeld' was right NFL: Ohio Senator wants undefeated 1948 Browns recognized MLB: Santana agrees terms with Mets ...

Quick Super Bowl hits for your enjoyment
Sports Scope — We're just a little less than two hours from kickoff. Here are a few decent reads worth checking out before the game begins: Here are 17 reasons why the Giants will win. ... The Broncos already trademarked "19-0" during the 1998 season. A New York tabloid decided to trademark "18-1." ..."Spygate" and other claims that the Patriots filmed an opponent illegally aren't going away quietly . ... Just in case: The Giants' Super Bowl parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET Tuesday morning. ... TV viewers would rather date Eli Manning than Tom ...

Super Bowl Analysis, by the Numbers
The Beardown — The Pats try to trademark 19-0. Just as the Broncos did back in 1998, how did that turn out for them? 18-1: The Historic Near Champtionship Season of New England's Very Beatable Patiot's. Available at Amazon.com. Let's analyze the Amazon link for a second: First of all in the "Buy this with..." section you can pair the 19-0: The Historic Championship Season of New England's Unbeatable Patriots with a copy of New York Giants: 2008 Super Bowl Champions for only 23.74. Secondly, the Number 2 item bought by people who viewed this ...

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Pats File For “19-0 The Perfect Season” Trademark
sportsbybrooks.com 2/1/2008 — The NEW YORK POST reports “ three days before they beat the San Diego Chargers, and more than two weeks before Super Bowl XLII, the team egotistically filed paperwork with the US Patent and Trademark Office to cash in on sales of T-shirts, ...
Patriots Trying to Trademark "19-0"
sports.aol.com 2/4/2008 — After the Lakers won two straight NBA titles in the late-80's, their coach Pat Riley trademarked the phrase "three-peat" so he could cash in on merchandising associated with their third straight crown. The Pistons took them out in the Finals, though, ...
Patriots apply for trademarks on 19-0NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
According to the New York Post the New England Patriots are suffering from premature exhilaration. The arrogant New England team has already applied for trademarks on "19-0" and "19-0 The Perfect Season." Three days before they beat the San Diego Chargers, and more than two weeks before Super Bowl XLII, the team egotistically filed paperwork with the US Patent and Trademark ...
Patriots' 19-0 Trademark Rendered UselessMondesi's House
Yeah, that 19-0 trademark application is going to have to wait. In a series of events that I never thought I'd see, the Giants downed the Patriots, 17-14 , in one of the most exciting Super Bowls ever. Honestly, would you have believed these two facts if I told you before the season started: --Eli Manning leads the Giants on a Super Bowl-winning TD drive, ultimately throwing the ...
I am trademarking "11-5"Guyism » celebs
Add this to the pile of reasons to hate Boston sports. The Pats have filed trademark applications for the phrases "19-0" and "19-0 The Perfect Season". The New York Post has their take on it (I added bold for emphasis). The arrogant New England team has already applied for trademarks on "19-0" and "19-0 The Perfect Season." Three days before they beat the San Diego Chargers, and more than two