Ohio State University is one of the most well-known

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schools in the nation synonymous with using "THE" in

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their school name. Now it's official. 

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The university has a registered trademark for the word "THE" that wa

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approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on

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June 21, Josh Gerben, a trademark attorney, first reported Wednesday.

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Under the trademark, Ohio State can use "THE" on branded 

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clothing including "t-shirts, baseball caps, and hats. 

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