"The club, which intends to move to Nevada in 2028, has three months from when the refusals were issued Dec. 29 to ask for an extension to file a new application within a six-month period. The A's were told the nickname "Athletics" was too generic and could be confused with other activities even if associated with Las Vegas. That, however, has been the club's nickname since the Philadelphia Athletics began playing in 1901."
"A $2 billion, 33,000-capacity stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is under construction. Club officials told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Dec. 4 that the ballpark is on schedule to open in time for the 2028 season. Nevada and Clark County have approved up to $380 million in public funds for the ballpark, and the A's have said they will cover the remaining expenses. Owner John Fisher has been seeking investors to assist in the funding."
"In preparing for the move to Las Vegas, the A's have signed some notable contracts. The most recent was an $86 million, seven-year deal for left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, the richest in team history. Soderstrom signed his contract Dec. 30 at the A's Experience Center in Las Vegas. The A's acquired second baseman Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets on Dec. 22."
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied registration of "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics", citing genericness and potential confusion. The club has three months from Dec. 29 to request an extension and may file a new application within six months. The "Athletics" nickname dates to the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901 and continued through moves to Kansas City and Oakland. The A's are playing seasons in West Sacramento under the name "Athletics". A $2 billion, 33,000-seat stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is under construction for a planned 2028 opening. Nevada and Clark County approved up to $380 million in public funds, and owner John Fisher seeks investors. The team signed Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million, seven-year contract and acquired Jeff McNeil.
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