"Dykes on Bikes" Get Trademark
San Francisco- from the Sydney Morning Herald- After two years of legal wrangling, the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent has secured a trademark for their more familiar moniker- Dykes on Bikes. Up to this point, their application has been denied by the US Patent and Trademark Office on the basis that the term "dyke" is derogatory and insulting to women. Lesbian groups have argued that the term is now not only not derogatory, but is a badge of pride. In their support, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Brooke Oliver Law Group have agreed. Now, the Patent Office agrees.Dykes on Bikes are a familiar sight in parades in San Francisco.
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