Las Vegas – The US Patent and Trademark Office has refused As Request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics”.
The club, which intends to relocate to Nevada in 2028, has three months from the date the denial was issued to ask for an extension to file a new application within the six-month period on December 29.
The A’s were told that the nickname “Athletics” is too generic and could be confused with other activities even when associated with Las Vegas.
However, it has been the club’s nickname since the Philadelphia Athletics began play in 1901. The A’s kept the nickname when they moved to Kansas City in 1955 and Oakland in 1968.
Patent and Trademark Office refused utah nhl team Using the nickname “Yetis” on January 9 due to possible confusion with companies such as Yeti Coolers. Utah, which moved from the Phoenix area in 2024, now uses the nickname “Mammoth”.
Last year the A’s relocated to West Sacramento, California, to play the first of three planned seasons in the city’s Triple-A ballpark. The team is focusing solely on “athletics” while playing in the Northern California city.
A $2 billion, 33,000-capacity stadium is under construction on the Las Vegas Strip. Club officials told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on December 4 that the ballpark was scheduled to open in time for the 2028 season.
Nevada and Clark County have approved up to $380 million in public funds for the ballpark, and the A’s have said they will cover the remaining expenses. Owner John Fisher is looking for investors to assist with funding.
In preparation for the move to Las Vegas, the A’s have signed some notable player contracts. The most recent was an $86 million, seven-year deal for the left fielder. tyler soderstromThe richest in team history. soderstrom Signed his contract on December 30 At the A Experience Center in Las Vegas.
A second baseman received Jeff McNeil From New York Mets On 22 December.
Speaking of last offseason, the A’s also agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the designated hitter/outfielder. brent rucker And the outfielder signed a seven-year, $65.5 million deal. Lawrence ButlerManager Mark Coates signed an extension that takes him until 2028 with a club option for 2029,
