Jose Mourinho is close to becoming Manchester United manager, although the appointment has been complicated by the fact former club Chelsea own the trademark to his name. Monday brought the end of Louis van Gaal's uncomfortable two-year residency, with last weekend's FA Cup success not enough to mask poor Premier League performances in terms of style and substance. Europa League rather than Champions League awaits after just missing out on the top-four and Mourinho will have the task of reviving the Red Devils' ailing fortunes. Press Association Sport understands talks continue after his agent Jorge Mendes met executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in London on Tuesday, with intricacies such as image rights believed to be being worked on. One issue appears to be the fact that Chelsea own the European trademark to 'Jose Mourinho'. European Union Intellectual Property Office records show that Chelsea Football Club Limited own the trademark for five classes of goods until March 31, 2025. The application was filed in March 2005 and registered in April 2006, covering items varying from umbrellas to watch straps, and lingerie to talcum powders. The trademark for Mourinho's name with...
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