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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

MLB Legal Battles

Major League Baseball's attempt to trademark the common phrase "Play Ball" was denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The office ruled that the phrase is too widely used and lacks the distinctiveness required for trademark protection, reflecting a challenge for the league in asserting ownership over widely adopted baseball vernacular.