Quidditch changes its name to quadball to distance itself from 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling and the trademarked name.
The groups that oversee the "Harry Potter"-inspired sport say the new name will allow it to grow and separate itself from the contentious author.
Second, they said the name “quidditch” is trademarked by Warner Bros., and, as a result, the sport’s broadcast and sponsorship opportunities have been limited.
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