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YMCA

The YMCA began in London on June 6, 1844, when George Williams and a group of young men gathered above a draper’s shop in St. Paul’s Churchyard to create a refuge from the harsher side of city life during the Industrial Revolution.

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Masters

The MASTERS® Tournament was first played in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club, a course co-founded by amateur legend Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts.

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Final Four 2026

MARCH MADNESS® is winding down and the 2026 FINAL FOUR® is set. Congrats to the Illinois Fighting Illini, Arizona Wildcats, Michigan Wolverines, and UConn Huskies for making it to the final weekend!

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Academy Awards

The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929, at the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring films released between August 1, 1927, and July 31, 1928.

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Tang

TANG® powdered beverage was developed in 1957 at General Foods during a period when companies were experimenting heavily with convenient, shelf-stable foods. Originally called Tang Flavor Crystals,” the powdered, vitamin-fortified drink mix was designed to mimic orange juice with nothing more than a spoonful of powder and a glass of water.

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LEGO

LEGO® is a brand that can evoke strong emotions, from the joys of finishing a new set to the pain of accidentally stepping on a brick. But like most brands, the LEGO brand originated from humble beginnings.

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Seattle Seahawks

Congratulations to the Seahawks for advancing to the 2026 Super Bowl®! This week we will be highlighting some NFL championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Good luck, Hawks!

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New England Patriots

Congratulations to the Patriots for advancing to the 2026 Super Bowl®! This week we will be highlighting some NFL championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Good luck, Pats!

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Super Bowl 2026

Congratulations to the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks for advancing to the 2026 SUPER BOWL®! This week we will be highlighting some trademark registrations celebrating the NFL championship game, including those owned by the Patriots and the Seahawks.

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Team USA

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this week! Officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games (or Milano Cortina 2026). Let’s take a look at some trademarks and Team USA history!

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Grammy

The GRAMMY AWARDS® (or GRAMMY®, GRAMMYS®, or MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT®, if you prefer) is an annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievements in music.

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Grown in Idaho Logo

The Grown in Idaho Logo design mark isn’t just a feel-good farm badge; it is one of the oldest still-active certification marks in the US and a result of one of the strictest agricultural certification systems in the United States.

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Indiana University

Indiana University is one of the oldest public universities west of the Allegheny Mountains. IU was first founded as a state seminary in 1820 before becoming Indiana College in 1828 and getting renamed to Indiana University in 1838. While IU has a long and storied basketball history, its football team has not seen as much success before recent years.

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College Football National Championship 2026

Congratulations to the University of Miami and Indiana University for advancing through the College Football Playoffs to the 2026 College Football National Championship Game! This week we will be highlighting some college football championship related trademark registrations, including those owned by the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers. Good luck to both teams!

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Golden Globes

The Golden Globes (or GOLDEN GLOBE® or HOLLYWOOD'S PARTY OF THE YEAR®, if you prefer) is an annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievements in motion pictures and television.

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