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Offensive of New Hampshire School in an opinion joined by Jus-

trademarks of Law and an expert on tices Ruth Bader Ginsburg,
Sonya Sotomayor and Ele-
trademark law.
Continued from page 17 While the justices all agreed na Kagan.
on the outcome, they split Justice Neil Gorsuch took
in their rationale. Alito re- no part in the case, which
The Redskins also contend
their name honors Ameri- jected arguments that the was argued before he
government has an interest joined the court.
can Indians, but the team in preventing speech that is Government officials said
has faced decades of le- offensive to certain groups. the law did not infringe on
gal challenges from Indian “Speech that demeans on free speech rights because
groups that say the name the basis of race, ethnicity, the band was still free to
is racist. gender, religion, age, dis- use the name even without
Tam said the band was ability, or any other similar trademark protection. The
“beyond humbled and ground is hateful; but the same is true for the Red-
thrilled” with the ruling. In this Sept. 18, 2016 file photo, a Washington Redskins helmet proudest boast of our free skins, but the team did not
“This journey has always is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football speech jurisprudence is want to lose the legal pro-
been much bigger than game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. that we protect the free- tections that go along with
our band: it’s been about Associated Press dom to express the thought a registered trademark. The
the rights of all marginal- pute with the government. ary-defined racial slur.” we hate,” Alito said in a protections include block-
ized communities to deter- “The Supreme Court vindi- “If the NFL wants to live part of his opinion joined ing the sale of counterfeit
mine what’s best for our- cated the team’s position up to its statements about by Chief Justice John Rob- merchandise and working
selves,” he said. that the First Amendment placing importance on erts and Justices Clarence to pursue a brand develop-
Despite intense public blocks the government equality, then it shouldn’t Thomas and Stephen Brey- ment strategy.
pressure to change the from denying or cancel- hide behind these rulings, er. Critics of the law said the
Redskins name, team ling a trademark registra- but should act to the end Writing separately, Justice trademark office has been
owner Dan Snyder has re- tion based on the govern- this hateful and degrading Anthony Kennedy stressed wildly inconsistent over the
fused, saying in the past ment’s opinion,” Blatt said. slur,” said a joint statement that the ban on disparag- years in deciding what
that it “represents honor, Trademark office spokes- from the National Con- ing trademarks was a clear terms are too offensive to
respect and pride” for Na- man Paul Fucito said of- gress of American Indians form of viewpoint discrimi- warrant trademark pro-
tive Americans. Snyder is- ficials are reviewing the and the group Change the nation forbidden under the tection. The government
sued a quick statement court’s ruling and planned Mascot. First Amendment. has in the past rejected
after Monday’s decision: to issue further guidance The ruling means offensive “A law that can be direct- trademarks for the terms
“I am THRILLED. Hail to the on how they will review trademarks can no longer ed against speech found “Heeb” and “Injun,” but al-
Redskins.” trademark applications. be denied, even for names offensive to some portion lowed those for companies
Redskins attorney Lisa Blatt Indian groups opposing that intend to disparage in- of the public can be turned such as Baked By A Negro
said the court’s decision the Redskins said the ruling dividuals or groups of peo- against minority and dis- bakery products, Midget
effectively resolves the does not change the fact ple, said Megan Carpen- senting views to the detri- Man condoms, and Dago
Redskins’ longstanding dis- that the name “is a diction- ter, dean at the University ment of all,” Kennedy said Swagg clothing.q
Kyrgios retires injured at Queen’s, says fit for Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Nick Kyr- After losing a tiebreaker soreness in his right shoulder
gios downplayed concerns 7-3, the ninth-seeded Kyr- and began the match on
he could miss Wimbledon gios headed straight for his Centre Court with strap-
after retiring with an in- bag, put away his racket, ping round his right knee.
jury one set into his open- shook hands with Young He shouted in pain,
ing match at the Queen’s and walked off. clutched his hip and cov-
grass-court tournament on Asked if he would fit for ered his face with his hands
Monday. Wimbledon, which starts on while lying on the ground
In the latest injury setback July 3, Kyrgios said: “Yeah, following his fall, which
for the hot-headed Aus- 100 percent. I mean I’d came after he was wrong-
tralian, Kyrgios slipped at play Wimbledon if I was in- footed by a shot from
the back of the court dur- jured pretty bad anyway. Young.
ing the second point of the I’m here anyway. I don’t re- “I have been playing with
ninth game against Donald ally have time to go home a sore hip for a long time.
Young, with the score at or anything. Yeah, I will be I felt it was painful and it’s Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in action in his match against USA’s
4-4. playing, for sure.” not really worth it,” the Donald Young, during day one of the Queen’s Club Champi-
Kyrgios required treatment Kyrgios said in the build-up 20th-ranked Kyrgios said. onships in London, England, Monday June 19, 2017.
on his left hip during a med- to the match that he has “Obviously my main goal is
ical timeout but continued had hip trouble for the last to play well at Wimbledon I’m sure it will.” smile: “Dog and Fox.” That
playing, despite not mov- seven months but was now so I’m going to try and get Asked what he would be was a reference to a pub
ing freely in hot conditions playing without pain. He it better and rehab it and doing now instead this located close to Wimble-
in west London. also has been troubled with hopefully it settles down. week, Kyrgios said with a don. q