CLOSE CLOSE USA TODAY Sport’s Dan Wolken breaks down the concerned behind power 5 schools raising pay for non-revenue coaches. USA TODAY Ohio State University is attempting to trademark the most common word in the English language, and it’s already been used twice in this article: The. The school filed a trademark with the United State Patent and Trademark Office last Thursday for “the” when used with the university’s name on items marked for sale, which could include T-shirts and hats. “Like other institutions, Ohio State works to vigorously protect the university’s brand and trademarks,” university spokesman Chris Davey told The Columbus Dispatch in a statement. “These assets hold significant value, which benefits our students and faculty and the broader community by supporting our core academic mission of teaching and research.” Members of Ohio State Buckeyes marching band on the field prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. (Photo:…
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