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Brigid Kennedy

The Budding 'Iceman' Trademark Dispute Between Caleb Williams and George Gervin, Explained

Someone's trying to pour hot water on Caleb Williams' "Iceman" nickname.

NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, who used the same moniker as Williams while playing in the NBA from 1972 to 1986 (primarily with the Spurs), recently filed his own trademark application for the nickname shortly after the Bears' QB attempted to trademark it himself. Now, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will review both applications and determine which party is allowed to profit from the nickname's use.

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