I always hear commercials saying "the big game" or the "super day" i always had a hunch, but the other day i heard "super" then they bleeped out the "Bowl" so that made me want to know why that word cant be said on tv or radio
2007-01-25 05:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by esteve200 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It's a trademarked name. So if you want to mention it in the media, you'd have to get permission and pay them (I'd be curious to know how much).
2007-01-25 06:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a trademark owned by the NFL, and can't be used in commercials without the league being compensated.
The same is true for: Super Sunday, NFL, AFC, NFC, or any team name/slang name. All of those are trademarked, and can't be used without permission.
2007-01-25 13:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NFL owns rights tom the words Super Bowl so anyone using it must pay them.
2007-01-25 13:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was a great question!! Truthfully, I never even noticed that superbowl was omitted from tv or radio but heaven forbid someone doesnt make their almighty dollar--thanx for the new info.
2007-01-25 15:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by naomi b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NFL has the rights to the name. If someone wants to say it on Radio, TV, or even a banner, they'll have to talk to the owner.
2007-01-25 13:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by leo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋