For Vincent Jackson, a Black retired State Trooper, wearing the coat of arms as a patch on his uniform for years was “painful” since the design includes a Confederate battle flag symbol.

marks consisting of their flag, coat of arms and other official seals. “State and local governments (including local law enforcement) should have the ability to be protected by federal trademark ...

A small group of Chavez supporters briefly traded blows with opposition marchers protesting against the new flag, which features an eighth star, a white horse on the coat of arms galloping to ...