After years of legal wrangling, OSU was awarded trademark protection for the three-letter article from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
on Tuesday, gaining trademark protection for a three-letter article that plays an outsized role in school identity.approved OSU’s application for “THE,” namely for use on branded products such as t-shirts and caps that only feature the single word.
“THE has been a rallying cry in the Ohio State community for many years, and Buckeye fans who purchase official Ohio State gear support student scholarships, libraries and other university initiatives,” according to a statement Wednesday by Ben Johnson, OSU’s senior director of media and public relations.
While those three letters might seem small or inconsequential to outsiders, Johnson said “THE” contributes to about $12.5 million in annual sales and much more in emotional capital to Buckeyes students, alumni and fans. “Like other institutions, Ohio State works to protect the university’s brand and trademarks because these assets benefit students and faculty, and support our core academic mission of teaching and research,” Johnson added.
“Ohio State’s trademark and licensing program generates an average of over $12.5 million annually in revenue for the university, which funds student scholarships and university programs.”
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