Rockies seek trademark protection for 'Rocktober'

[bigboydan]

I wonder if they really have the right to try and patten something that some radio stations out their already have years ago.

Rockies seek trademark protection for 'Rocktober'

DENVER -- "Rocktober," the new shorthand for the Colorado Rockies' amazing playoff run, is showing up everywhere from newspaper headlines to handmade ballpark signs. But now the team wants a trademark to keep anyone else from selling keepsakes bearing the word.

The Rockies filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Oct. 4 asking for exclusive rights to the name on stuffed animals, Christmas stockings, baby booties, T-shirts, bobble-head dolls and the like.

The filing came two days after Gov. Bill Ritter declared October would be known as "Rocktober" after the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres in 13 innings to win the wild card.

The Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post both used the word in front-page headlines. It has also shown up in car commercials and department store ads.

[BatemanPatrickl]

Didn't you trademark "BigGayDan"?

[bigboydan]

Didn't you trademark "BigGayDan"?

I couldn't because Taco already beat me to it sir.

[BatemanPatrickl]

I couldn't because Taco already beat me to it sir.

Well, that figures sir. He is obsessed with male SBR posters.

That was a joke sir and now you owe me two zingers.

[bigboydan]

That was a joke sir and now you owe me two zingers.

I know I do. Don't worry though I'll get you when you least expect it.

[Willie Bee]

What a joke! You're right, Dan; the term 'rocktober' has been around and in use since at least the early 70s in my memory. Hope they choke on it now. Just play ball and quit trying to copyright something like this that has been in normal language for so long.

[Illusion]

What a joke! You're right, Dan; the term 'rocktober' has been around and in use since at least the early 70s in my memory. Hope they choke on it now. Just play ball and quit trying to copyright something like this that has been in normal language for so long.

Damn you're old.

Seriously though, Willie is right. As far as I can remember that has always been used on the radio. October is traditionaly when new rock music is released and thus "Rocktober"

[Willie Bee]

Damn you're old.

That's what happens when you're born during Eisenhower's first term as president. Just hoping Social Security holds out a few more years so I can at least get a little of my money back from Uncle Sam

[bigboydan]

You're right, Dan; the term 'rocktober' has been around and in use since at least the early 70s in my memory.

Now your making me feel old Willie, because I remember it dating back to the 70's myself Willie.

In fact they have a radio station here in ST.Louis right now that is right in the middle of "rocktober", and are promoting it with a featured artist of the day.

[Dark Horse]

Threepeat first before trying to name a month after you.

Here's to Rockies losing and some bad calls along the way.