By Jeph Duarte | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2026-06-27 11:00:00
对于圣安东尼奥马刺队的球迷（以及所有在上个千年出生的人）来说，乔治·格文就是毋庸置疑的“冰人”。就更别提《壮志凌云》*里的那位了……
芝加哥熊队的四分卫凯莱布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 也因其关键时刻的发挥和冷静的举止而被称为“冰人”。但对威廉姆斯来说不幸的是，这个绰号已经名花有主。这位四分卫并未气馁，为他服装系列中的“冰人”名称申请了商标权。
他首次尝试获得这个称号的努力失败了。
凯莱布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 申请“冰人”商标的请求已遭美国专利商标局初步驳回。
讽刺的是，最大的障碍并非乔治·格文本人。而是一个自1988年起就已注册在案的“冰人”保暖靴商标。
因为威廉姆斯寻求保护的范围是…… https://t.co/hfiY2meUsa pic.twitter.com/7lyQmXvxTq
— SpursRΞPORTΞR (@ SpursReporter) 2026年6月25日
讽刺的是，阻挡他的并非乔治·格文。事实证明，格文从未将这个名称注册为商标。“冰人”之所以无法使用，是因为一家保暖靴公司自1988年起就拥有了该权利。
威廉姆斯可以，并且很可能会提起上诉，因为他的服装系列与他使用这一名号的诉求是相符的。
对于那些对“敲石聚乐部夏季读书会”感兴趣的朋友，我已经买了一本塞思·帕特诺写的《中距离理论》。同时，我也在读谢伊·塞拉诺的《昂贵的篮球》。有兴趣参加Zoom线上会议的朋友，我们来讨论一下合适的日期和时间。我身处中部标准时间，咱们就以此为基准。一旦确定了日期/时间，我会分享我的邮箱，方便想参加的朋友加入。
由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。
点击查看原文：Open Thread: Caleb Williams’ application to trademark “Iceman” was refused
Open Thread: Caleb Williams’ application to trademark “Iceman” was refused
For San Antonio Spurs fans (and anyone born in the last millennium) George Gervin is the undisputed “Iceman.” Don’t even get me started on Top Gun…
Chicago Bear quarterback Caleb Williams has also been dubbed “Iceman” for his clutch delivery and calm demeanor. Unfortunately for Williams, the nickname was not available. The QB, undeterred, filed for trademark rights to the name “Iceman” as part of his clothing line.
His first attempt to procure the moniker has failed.
Caleb Williams’ application to trademark “Iceman” has been initially refused by the USPTO.
Ironically, the biggest obstacle wasn’t George Gervin himself. It was a trademark for “Iceman” insulated boots that’s been on the books since 1988.
Because Williams sought protection for… https://t.co/hfiY2meUsa pic.twitter.com/7lyQmXvxTq
— SpursRΞPORTΞR (@ SpursReporter) June 25, 2026
Ironically, it wasn’t George Gervin who blocked him. As it turns out, Gervin has never trademarked the name. “Iceman” was unavailable due to an insulated boot company that’s had the rights since 1988.
Williams can, and will likely, appeal as his clothing line has been aligned with his use of the handle.
For those of you interested in a Pounding the Rock Summer Book Club (or PTRSBC), I have purchased a copy of Seth Partnow’s The Midrange Theory. I am also simultaneously reading Expensive Basketball by Shea Serrano. For those interested in a Zoom-style meeting, let’s discuss days and times that work. I’m in CST, so let’ds use that as a base. Once we lock in day/time, I’ll share my email for anyone who wants to be added.
By Jeph Duarte, via Pounding The Rock