Colorado Rockies Trademark 'Rocktober'

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Colorado Rockies Trademark 'Rocktober'

October 26, 2007 | ISSUE 43•43

To celebrate their first trip to the World Series, the Colorado Rockies are designating the month of October "Rocktober," and the team is seeking to trademark the term. What do you think?

If there is one thing that can make up for a humiliating 13-1 loss, it’s a tired marketing catchphrase.

Sue Tate
Systems Analyst
Someone better not snatch up 'Two for Tuesday,' or it could be back to cleaning grease traps for this classic rock DJ.

Animal Barber
Radio DJ
I never realized baseball could be so much fun!"

Cole Javerbaum
Weather Proofer

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