Lambeau Leap is a trademarked phrase?

packman80 · 02-12-2017, 01:18 PM

Just found out today that the words Lambeau Leap were trademarked by former Packer Robert Brooks. Surprised that he was granted a trademark since Leroy Butler invented it and the Packers own Lambeau Field. Figure one of those two would have been given it or applied for it. Was also told that Brooks sent a cease and desist letter to Butler so he could no longer sign it on items he signed. Also when Brooks now signs something he adds Lambeau Leap with the R with a circle in it.

freethrowtommy · 02-12-2017, 01:55 PM

LOL! WTF?

I guess, if he can collect cash on it, more power to him. Just surprised, like you, that they let him have the TM.

OpethFlames · 02-12-2017, 05:24 PM

He really needs to work on writing out "Lambeau Leap" as it looks like a 2nd grader is learning cursive.

HOFAutoRookies · 02-12-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OpethFlames

He really needs to work on writing out "Lambeau Leap" as it looks like a 2nd grader is learning cursive.

Maybe he has "Lamkow Group" trademarked too.

glen87 · 02-12-2017, 05:36 PM

Trademark information for LAMBEAU LEAP from USPTO - by Markify

been his for nearly 10 years now. i can remember all the talk when this process started

packman80 · 02-12-2017, 05:47 PM

I just find it bad taste that he sent Butler a cease and desist letter and won't let the inventor of the Lambeau Leap use it on signings. Not like there is much money to be made on it.

coltsnsox07 · 02-12-2017, 05:59 PM

Leroy had more damn INT's than Brooks had TD's, he should get to use it.

jasonm2121 · 02-12-2017, 06:19 PM

Quinn trademarked ATL Collapse, oooow!

JMarchand1981 · 02-12-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonm2121

Quinn trademarked ATL Collapse, oooow!

Matt Ryan trademarked the name "pants crapington"

titletowncards · 02-12-2017, 10:37 PM

Technically Butler "did" the first Lambeau Leap he actually didn't invent the phrase.
"One of the first possible mentions was by broadcaster Al Michaels, who mentioned during a Monday Night Football broadcast in 1996, "It's a new tradition in Green Bay, Robert Brooks leaping into the stands."
Brooks was smart enough to trademark the phrase.

02-12-2017, 01:18 PM	#1
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,365	Lambeau Leap is a trademarked phrase? Just found out today that the words Lambeau Leap were trademarked by former Packer Robert Brooks. Surprised that he was granted a trademark since Leroy Butler invented it and the Packers own Lambeau Field. Figure one of those two would have been given it or applied for it. Was also told that Brooks sent a cease and desist letter to Butler so he could no longer sign it on items he signed. Also when Brooks now signs something he adds Lambeau Leap with the R with a circle in it.

02-12-2017, 01:55 PM	#2
freethrowtommy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 31,686 freethrowtommy	LOL! WTF? I guess, if he can collect cash on it, more power to him. Just surprised, like you, that they let him have the TM. __________________ Jordy Nelson PC: http://tinyurl.com/nelson87 Aaron Rodgers PC: http://tinyurl.com/rodgers12 And the Lord said unto John, "come forth and ye shall receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.

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OpethFlames Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 479 opethflames OpethFlames	He really needs to work on writing out "Lambeau Leap" as it looks like a 2nd grader is learning cursive. __________________ http://sportscardalbum.com/u/opethflames

02-12-2017, 05:36 PM	#5
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 74,514 glen87 glen87	Trademark information for LAMBEAU LEAP from USPTO - by Markify been his for nearly 10 years now. i can remember all the talk when this process started __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

02-12-2017, 10:37 PM	#10
titletowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3,749	Technically Butler "did" the first Lambeau Leap he actually didn't invent the phrase. "One of the first possible mentions was by broadcaster Al Michaels, who mentioned during a Monday Night Football broadcast in 1996, "It's a new tradition in Green Bay, Robert Brooks leaping into the stands." Brooks was smart enough to trademark the phrase. __________________ titletowncards Go Pack Go! 2020-21 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks

02-12-2017, 05:47 PM	#6
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,365	I just find it bad taste that he sent Butler a cease and desist letter and won't let the inventor of the Lambeau Leap use it on signings. Not like there is much money to be made on it.

02-12-2017, 05:59 PM	#7
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,441	Leroy had more damn INT's than Brooks had TD's, he should get to use it.

02-12-2017, 06:19 PM	#8
jasonm2121 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GOAT City Posts: 12,020	Quinn trademarked ATL Collapse, oooow!