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How the Super Bowl trademark affects retailers — Level A1 — white and red round container

How the Super Bowl trademark affects retailersCEFR A1

6 Feb 2026

Adapted from Eric Stann-Missouri, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Katherine Kromberg, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
78 words
  • The Super Bowl is a very big sports event.
  • Many people watch the game at home or parties.
  • Stores try to sell more products during this time.
  • The event name is protected by law in advertising.
  • Many stores avoid using the exact Super Bowl name.
  • They use other words and phrases in adverts.
  • This changes how special offers and signs look.
  • Sometimes it is harder for customers to find deals.
  • The law makes stores careful when they advertise.

Difficult words

  • eventa planned public activity or show
  • advertiseto tell people about a product or service
    advertising
  • protectto keep something safe from harm
    protected
  • offera product sold with a lower price
    offers
  • customera person who buys goods or services
    customers
  • lawa rule made by government for people

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Discussion questions

  • Do you watch big sports events at home or at parties?
  • Do you look for special offers when you shop?
  • Have you seen adverts that do not use the event name?

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