The Saints have used a fleur-de-lis mark since they started playing in the NFL in 1967. The team also secured a trademark registration from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the mark in 1974.

However, the court ruled that his claim has no evidence, suggesting that neither Messier nor his family currently use the fleur-de-lis in any commercial capacity to merit consideration.

WDSU REPORTER ARIELLE BRUMFIELD LIVE AT TEN. ARIELLE. THE MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COVERED A LOT OF GROUND TODAY. YES, AND, YOU KNOW, A LOT OF NOTABLE CHANGES THIS YEAR AFTER THAT ...

(CNN) — The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a legal claim against the NFL’s New Orleans Saints from a man who says he is the ...

Accommodating people is an important component of the Mardi Gras spirit, culture, camaraderie and enjoyment. Perhaps New Orleans and surrounding towns could extend its neutral ground ...