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Nike Says Rob Gronkowski's Logo Is Too Similar To Air Jordan Jumpman
Can you tell the difference between a man spiking a football and a man dunking a basketball?
Nike claims that Rob Gronkowski's logo is too similar to one of their iconic brand symbols.
In June, the company filed a formal opposition to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Trial and Appeal Board, saying that the silhouette of Gronkowski spiking a football could be confused with their Air Jordan Jumpman logo.
"We hope to work this out to everyone's satisfaction," a Nike spokesperson told ESPN Friday.
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Gronkowski's company, Gronk Nation L.L.C., filed a trademark on the logo in April 2016 for use on clothing and exercise equipment.
Attorney Troy Carnrite, who represents the Gronkowski family, said he was optimistic that the issue would be resolved amicably.
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The Gronkowski camp has until Aug. 5 to respond to the claim.
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