Lesbian bikers get 'Dykes on Bikes' trademark

Reuters ^ | 12-9-05 | unknown

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts in San Francisco have won their fight to trademark the name "Dykes on Bikes," a lawyer for their group said on Thursday.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had denied applications by the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent to trademark "Dykes on Bikes," arguing the phrase would be perceived as disparaging to lesbians.

But the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Brooke Oliver Law Group said the word "dyke" is no longer viewed as derogatory.

"Within the lesbian community that term has been reclaimed as a very positive term that denotes strength and pride and empowerment," said Shannon Minter, a lawyer for the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

The San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent sought the trademark after a woman in Wisconsin not affiliated with group attempted to use the phrase for a clothing line.

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Just couldn't resist this one...

I'll go ni-nite now

[al baby]

Mommy whats a lesbian?

[Flux Capacitor]

----But the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Brooke Oliver Law Group said the word "dyke" is no longer viewed as derogatory.----

Really? Then I wish all of you dykes out there well. :)

I just hope the dykes know what they're talking about.

I mean, I'm sure this dyke Shannon Minter would know better than I what does and does not consitute a slur among dykes, but I can't help but wonder how sure she is about this.

Ah well. Ms. Minter sounds like she's a pretty top-dog dyke, so I'll trust her judgment.

Congratulations, dykes. I'm going to shake the hand of the next dyke I meet in the street and congratulate her on finally being able to celebrate being a big ol' hairy crew-cut dyke.

-Dan

[U S Army EOD]

Next we will have our side saddle riding cowboys being called "Queers on Steers".

[Tim Long]

[WasDougsLamb]

---or F_GS ON STAGS LMAO

[uglybiker]

More commentary here.

[Echo Talon]

they should ride 3 wheelers... Dykes on trikes... :D

[CheyennePress]

Is anyone else picturing gay men scuttling away squealing from the door of a bar as a massive bull dyke busts through in her leather regalia?

[JoeSixPack1]

Down boy... You're a 3 day old wannabe.. Try to keep up. :-)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1537515/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1537131/posts

[Joe Boucher]

If you go to Daytona or Sturgis and see a group of dykes on bikes you'll see that the majority of them are so very ugly and fat you wouldn't want one regardless of your alcohol consumption.
A few lipstick lesbians but for the very most part, Uhhh.

[Vaduz]

Hogs on hogs

[Savage Beast]

I'm glad you won this one, DOB, but tell that lawyer to can it. A triumph for Freedom of Speech is a victory. Just one more capitulation to Political Correctness is a defeat.

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I searched... I really really did search!

[JoeSixPack1]

ROFL!! It's OK... It really really is ok! :-)

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Next we will have our side saddle riding cowboys being called "Queers on Steers".

Have you heard of the new movie "Breakback Mountain"?

2 cowboys who wrangle sheep who like to ride each others ....um........ponies

couple of good threads here on it. funny

[U S Army EOD]

Yes, I do remember us discussing the movie about the gay rancheros