Ohio State Buckeyes win trademark right to the word 'the'
Posted Jun 28, 2022
If you've ever watched Monday Night Football, you have probably heard former Ohio State Buckeyes football players proudly announce their school as "The Ohio State University," with an emphasis on the word "the." That simple article has become part of Ohio State's culture, and the university has successfully registered a trademark for "THE."
(ESPN.com)
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