The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request by the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club to trademark the name Utah Yetis. The office issued a refusal Jan. 9, citing the “likelihood of confusion” with other notable brands using the name, such as Yeti Coolers. KSL.com first reported news of the refusal earlier this week.
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Utah Hockey Club left wing Lawson Crouse and goaltender Karel Vejmelka hug after a win over the Minnesota Wild of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request by the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club to trademark the name Utah Yetis.The team has three months to file a response to what is described as a “nonfinal office action” to keep the application alive, while it can also request a three-month extension.
The application had sought to use the name for apparel such as T-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, scarves, gloves and leggings.and is regarded as an expansion team. The team later gave fans an option to choose their favorite possible team names and announced in June that it was, Utah president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said the team had always intended to complete its first season as UHC.
“We will continue to involve the community in the final stages of the naming and branding process and are fully on track with our plans to announce a permanent name and identity ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season,” Armstrong said.Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner
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