The Super Bowl name is a registered trademark, so brands and stores must be careful how they mention the event in adverts. The restriction affects how companies show sales, special offers and other promotions tied to the game.
Many retailers avoid the exact phrase and try different wording to attract customers without breaking the law. A university professor with retail consulting experience explained how trademark rules influence marketing during the Super Bowl period.
For consumers, the protection can change how offers appear and how easy it is to find game-related deals. Stores must balance the chance to sell more with the legal risks.
Difficult words
- trademark — a legal name or symbol owned by someone
- restriction — a rule that limits what people or companies do
- retailer — a shop or company that sells goods to customersretailers
- promotion — an activity to sell more products or servicespromotions
- protection — legal actions that keep names or products safe
- wording — the choice of words used in a text or ad
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Discussion questions
- Have you seen a sale that avoided saying "Super Bowl"? What words did the store use?
- Would you look for game-related deals if stores used different wording? Why or why not?
- Do you think trademark protection is fair for stores that want to advertise? Explain briefly.
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