The Sacramento Kings have filed to trademark a nickname for the team that emerged during their seven-game winning streak in November.
The team filed an application to trademark BEAMTEAM on Nov. 21, according to a search on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registry website. The application, which is currently pending, was filed a day after the Kings defeated the Detroit Pistons 137-129.
If the Kings acquire the trademark, the team would have legal rights to the nickname on merchandise and anything related to basketball and the franchise.
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