Commanders' trademark application denied due to existing registrations

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The United States Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO) denied the trademark application for the Washington Commanders.

The USTPO sent the denial on May 18, citing the "likelihood of confusion" due to two other registrations.

According to the USTPO, the Commanders' moniker could be confused with the Commanders' Classic, an annual college football game between Air Force and Army.

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A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the field before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

There also could be issues with previously filled applications by a D.C.-area citizen who sent applications for both the Washington Space Commanders and Washington Wolf Commanders when the Washington organization was in the midst of choosing a new nickname.

Attorney Josh Gerben notes that legally, the organization has two options: fight that the team name won't be confused with the college football game, or come to an agreement with the citizen, Martin McCaulay, to either buy out the rights or join forces together.

Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders fans cheer against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at FedExField.  (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)

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McCaulay has said he will turn over any trademarks without cost, but if he turns back on his word, perhaps it could be beneficial monetarily.

Or, in possibly the worst-case scenario, the Commanders could again change their