After months of debate and speculation, it appears a deal has been reached regarding the trademark issue surrounding the Amarillo Sod Poodles name.
On Friday, Panhandle Baseball Club released a statement in conjunction with Stone Ranch Media, stating the trademark issue was settled, and all parties were “satisfied” with the agreement. The announcement came following the discovery that Stone Ranch Media had trademarked the name “Amarillo Sod Poodles,” prior to the name being selected as the official team name for the minor league baseball team relocating to Amarillo. Stone Ranch Media had pledged to create Sod Poodles merchandise with profits going to charity, with objections from Panhandle Baseball Club.
“Panhandle Baseball Club and Stone Ranch Media jointly announce that the Sod Poodles trademark matter is settled and everyone involved is satisfied with the agreement and closure,” the statement read. “To ensure that the Panhandle community is the ultimate beneficiary, the Sod Poodles will split a donation of $5,000 to the following area charities: Amarillo Activity Youth Center, Donley County Community Fund, and the Downtown Women's Center. We are looking forward to the return of affiliated, professional baseball to Amarillo come April 8, 2019, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Hodgetown.”
For details about the Sod Poodles, please visit www.sodpoodles.com.
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