The trademarked phrase "Vasectomy Mayhem" is causing a stir with the NCAA.
The governing body of college sports filed a trademark complaint last month against Virginia Urology, claiming it bears a close resemblance to its famous March Madness basketball tournament. The NCAA argues it will "result in confusion, mistake or deception."
The Patent and Trademark Office OK'd "Vasectomy Mayhem" back in September. The NCAA has rights not only for March Madness, but names close to it such as March Mayhem, Munch Madness, and Midnight Madness.
The doctor’s office has taken liberties, including using two basketballs in its ad. The commercial notes "Call now to align your couch time with optimal tube time for the best games.”
Source: NBC News