The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of "The" on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts, baseball caps and hats.

Ohio State University was granted a trademark to use the word "THE" on apparel and merchandise to promote its athletic teams. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had previously rejected Ohio ...

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Ohio State University is seeking to trademark the word "The" when used on items marketed for sale, according to a trademark application filed to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The ...

Ohio State University has lost its fight to trademark the word "The."The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office turned down the university's request to trademark "The" when used as part of the school's ...

Ohio State University is making *** strange claim by trademarking the word, the, the columbus dispatch reports. The university is seeking to trademark the for merchandise use.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word "The." The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university's request Tuesday. The school says it ...

A university spokesman noted that "THE" has been a rallying cry in the Ohio State community for years.

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it ...