Citizens? Guardians? Crowhoppers? Trademark applicants speculate on the Cleveland Indians’ new name

Cleveland Indians logo and Chief Wahoo

The Cleveland Crowhoppers, Cleveland Squires and Cleveland Citizens are among the possibilities that so-called trademark squatters are betting will replace the name of our Cleveland Indians. Each of the names, and at least 17 others, have been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by enterprising fans or aspiring entrepreneurs seeking trademark protection.Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Crowhoppers, Cleveland Squires and Cleveland Citizens are among the possibilities that so-called trademark squatters are betting will replace the name of our Cleveland Indians.

Each of the names, and at least 17 others, have been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by enterprising fans or aspiring entrepreneurs seeking trademark protection.

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