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A's Trademark Denied: Las Vegas Move Still On

1/6/2026

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  • The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the Oakland Athletics' trademark applications for "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics," citing the marks as too generic.
  • Josh Gerben, a trademark attorney, emphasizes that "Athletics" lacks distinctiveness, but he believes the team will eventually secure the trademark.
  • The Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento after concluding their final season in Oakland in 2024 as they relocate to Las Vegas.