No Way!... Elway

Did you see the article online recently about Famous (and Former NFL) Quarterback, John Elway, objecting to a Denver, CO based punk rock band calling itself ELWAY?


(Image source, above, www.ThePostGame.com)


(Image source, above, www.myspace.com/elway)

Likelihood of Confusion? Probably not.

Dilution. Now there's a thought...

note: John Elway is likely a name with fame and may be able to use the Federal Dilution Act to his advantage. Additionally, he has several U.S. Federal trademark and service mark registrations.

To read more, check out the following linked articles:

1. http://www.thepostgame.com/lifestyle/201105/john-elway-sounds-sour-note-about-band-same-name

and

2. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/27/punk-band-elway-says-its-being-squeezed-by-its-namesake/related/

What do you think? Please COMMENT below if you like. Thanks!

Additional links of interest:

http://www.myspace.com/elway

http://www.Facebook/ElwayTheBand

http://www.Twitter/ElwayBand

Will Maguire, Esq.,
Los Angeles, CA
Blog: http://www.TrademarkEsq.blogspot.com
Web: http://www.TrademarkEsq.com

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