Barcelona and Real Madrid have been banned from using the term ‘El Clasico’ to describe their hotly-anticipated derby matches in the future.
The ruling comes from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, which has ruled that neither club can employ the name to market matches or fuel their historical rivalry for the foreseeable future. Both must immediately cease using the term in all of their promotional materials.
According to Relevo, the decision was made following Real Madrid’s unsuccessful attempt to trademark the term ‘El Clasico.’ The patent office denied their request, asserting that…
