Ohio State Reportedly Files a Trademark Application on the Word “The”

The Ohio State University Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook 591Ohio State's branding department knows no bounds.

The University has reportedly submitted quite an audacious trademark application, seeking a trademark on the definite article “The” for a clothing line.

Yes, you read that correctly. Ohio State is seeking a trademark on the most common word in the English language.

The Ohio State University has filed a trademark application on the word "THE."

The filing, made on August 8th, indicates #OhioState is offering a brand of "THE" clothing.

Not sure how 'The U' will feel about this one.

My analysis :#BuckeyeNation #MiamiHurricanes pic.twitter.com/1UvLOAOnIc

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