The federal Court of appeals has rejected the band 's argument that the government 's refusal to grant a trademark violated free speech rights . The band say they chose their name as a trademark to reclaim the disparaging term . Ruling lawsuits have argued for whether the National Defense League 's Washington Redskins should lose its trademarks .
The U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected the band 's argument that the government 's refusal to grant a trademark violated free speech rights . The band say they chose their name as a way to reclaim the disparaging term . Ruling could have implications for whether the National Football League 's Washington Redskins should lose its trademarks .