RG3 vs RGIII Trademark Dispute

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

Research Group 3, Inc., known by its brand and common law trademark RG3, may oppose the trademark application filed by football star Robert Griffin III for the mark RGIII for clothing items.

Research Group 3, a motorcycle parts company, claims in its trademark application use of the mark RG3 for clothing items since 1999.  But, Research Group 3 only filed a trademark application in January 2013, months after Robert Griffin III filed his application.

We should know next week if the parties worked something out or if an opposition will proceed with the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

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