M4One Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Everybody quickly buy all of the Golden Knights gear you can since they might become collector's items soon if Army gets their way. If they do, I really hope they don't go with Sand Knights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Vegas Casino Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, the admiral said: Marchand has never looked more unscrupulous than he does in that headshot. Trotz looks like you just showed up at his door to pick his daughter up for the Prom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Echo said: Trotz looks like you just showed up at his door to pick his daughter up for the Prom. You know, when those dads say "anything you do to her, you better be ready to do to me," you gotta think they want it a little. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCree Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I still don’t get why calling them “Knights” is not possible. So it shares the name as an OHL team, and? The OHL has a team called the Rangers and they used the exact same jerseys as the New York Rangers(can someone explain why they can do that?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, insert name said: I still don’t get why calling them “Knights” is not possible. So it shares the name as an OHL team, and? The OHL has a team called the Rangers and they used the exact same jerseys as the New York Rangers(can someone explain why they can do that?). It's because the Kitchener Rangers use to be a farm team of the New York Rangers back when the Original 6 sponsored junior teams. That ended in 1967. http://historicalhockey.blogspot.ca/2012/12/the-sponsorship-system-pre-expansion.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwing64 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 7 hours ago, insert name said: I still don’t get why calling them “Knights” is not possible. So it shares the name as an OHL team, and? I believe it was something to do with the London Knights owning that trademark in Canada, complicating things for Vegas. Though I wonder how much truth there is to that, or if it was merely an excuse to pursue the Army-esque Adjective Knights which got them in legal trouble anyway. PotD: 24/08/2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 10 hours ago, M4One said: Everybody quickly buy all of the Golden Knights gear you can since they might become collector's items soon if Army gets their way. If they do, I really hope they don't go with Sand Knights. Has there been a development, or are you referring to the original action? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroCree Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Imagine wanting to honor your alma mater and then got sued by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Imagine the US Army telling you not to do something, and then doing it anyway. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 From that timeline, there's no reason to think they'll change before the end of the '19 season, unless they voluntarily decide to give it up. Even if they lose and lose their trademark, that doesn't mean they have to change anything, just that they won't have the trademark (which has other ramifications). "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Gothamite said: Has there been a development, or are you referring to the original action? From the mothership. http://news.sportslogos.net/2018/01/10/army-officially-opposes-vegas-golden-knights-trademark/ Sand Knights just seems cheesy. I'm trying to think of a name that could use the same logo, but not use the word Knights....like Avengers, Valor, Armor, Battalion, Guard...something that represents the Army without being blatantly obvious and using their nicknames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Silver Knights? Just go down a grade in precious metals, and Nevada is the "Silver State" Probably keep the same color scheme, maybe just swap the gold for silver. Although silver and gray might be a bit much together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDizzle12 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 11 hours ago, insert name said: I still don’t get why calling them “Knights” is not possible. So it shares the name as an OHL team, and? The OHL has a team called the Rangers and they used the exact same jerseys as the New York Rangers(can someone explain why they can do that?). This is exactly how I feel. Las Vegas Knights should have been their name from the start. So maybe a lawsuit would be a blessing in disguise. I don't see how any team can claim ownership of "Knights". It would be like the University of Miami suing the Carolina Hurricanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, ColeJ said: Imagine the US Army telling you not to do something, and then doing it anyway. Lol. Taking this quote at face value, for such an Army guy it's funny he doesn't even realize that the Golden Knights is not West Point's parachute team, but is the US Army's elite parachute team (the Army equivalent of the Air Force's Thunderbirds or the Navy's Blue Angels). Imagine a former Navy guy, despite warnings from the Navy, starting a franchise called the Seattle Blue Angels using a blue and gold color scheme... Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 22 hours ago, Magic Dynasty said: Well, at least you admitted it. This hasn't been one of my brightest moments on these boards. I just haven't paid enough attention to the Canucks to notice it before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 4 hours ago, VDizzle12 said: This is exactly how I feel. Las Vegas Knights should have been their name from the start. So maybe a lawsuit would be a blessing in disguise. I don't see how any team can claim ownership of "Knights". It would be like the University of Miami suing the Carolina Hurricanes. The feeling I get is that the trademark law in Canada is a bit different. I agree that Knights is a pretty ubiquitous name especially in terms of sports teams, and the VGK don't really look anything like the London Knights, you just dont see crossover team names between the CHL and NHL too often unless like the Rangers, they have a historical precedent to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Gothamite said: Has there been a development, or are you referring to the original action? Nope. Just going off what was on the front page about Army officially opposing the trademark. Honestly have no idea whether Army has a case or not since I don't really feel the logos are similar, though it is pretty clear Foley has based the name and look of the team off of West Point. If Army wins, then I'm thinking it might not be as simple as changing the name to Sand Knights or something like that since they are also saying the logo is similar. If Vegas is forced to not only change their name, but also their logo, you would think that all that Vegas Golden Knights gear would become collector's items and maybe have some sort of value down the road Question to the Americans. Is the Army's parachute team being called the Golden Knights a well known thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohasbo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'd better jump on buying both jerseys soon then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbj273 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just drop the K. Instead if it being silent it's just not there anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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