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Thu, Jun 18, 2026

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Maryland State to Acquire Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property, Ensuring Long-Term Control of Iconic Horse Racing Event
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Maryland State to Acquire Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property, Ensuring Long-Term Control of Iconic Horse Racing Event

Governor Wes Moore announces exercise of right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs’ $85 million offer, securing Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan trademarks for Maryland’s hors…

The State of Maryland has declared its intent to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan from Churchill Downs, Inc. This strategic acquisition, funded through tax-exempt bonds without using General Fund dollars, consolidates Maryland…

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Maryland Exercises Right to Match $85 Million Offer for Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property
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Maryland Exercises Right to Match $85 Million Offer for Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property

State moves to secure ownership of Preakness Stakes trademarks and rights, aiming to strengthen control over Maryland’s horseracing industry

Maryland has announced its intent to match an $85 million bid by Churchill Downs Inc. to acquire the intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. By exercising its right of first refusal, Maryland aims to retain ownership of these iconic racing assets, ensuring long-term control ov…

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Egypt and Sweden Strengthen Partnership to Advance Intellectual Property Protection and Innovation
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Egypt and Sweden Strengthen Partnership to Advance Intellectual Property Protection and Innovation

High-level talks between Egypt’s IP Authority and Swedish Ambassador underscore commitment to fostering innovation, investment, and industrial growth through enhanced IP frameworks

Egypt and Sweden are set to deepen cooperation in intellectual property protection, innovation, and industrial development following discussions between Hisham Azmy, President of the Egyptian Authority for Intellectual Property, and Sweden’s Ambassador to Egypt, Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt. The meeting highlighted Egypt’s ong…

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Maryland Moves to Acquire Intellectual Property Rights of Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan
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Maryland Moves to Acquire Intellectual Property Rights of Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan

State exercises right of first refusal to match $85 million offer from Churchill Downs, securing control over iconic horse racing assets

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state's intent to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan races by matching an $85 million offer from Churchill Downs Inc. The acquisition will be funded through tax-exempt bonds without using General Fund dollars, ensuring that re…

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Maryland Moves to Acquire Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property for $85 Million
PatentsUSA

Maryland Moves to Acquire Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property for $85 Million

State to match Churchill Downs’ offer, issuing bonds to secure iconic racing trademarks and rights

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state will match Churchill Downs’ $85 million bid to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The acquisition will be financed through 30-year bonds issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, with debt service…

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Maryland Moves to Acquire Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property for $85 Million

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state will match Churchill Downs’ $85 million bid to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The acquisition will be financed through 30-year bonds issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, with debt service…

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