US Edition
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Ends Trademark Battle with Troy Aikman over No. 8
Lamar Jackson ended his over year-long trademark dispute over the number 8, allowing Troy Aikman’s company to use the branding without further opposition, legal experts said.
- On Monday, Lamar Jackson withdrew his challenge to Troy Aikman’s No. 8 trademark, ending a year-long dispute, as the Patent and Trademark Office’s appeal board dismissed the opposition on Tuesday.
- In July 2024, Jackson challenged Aikman’s use of 'EIGHT,' arguing it could 'potentially cause confusion for the purchasing public,' after previously trademarking related phrases.
- In filings earlier this week, Andrea Evans moved to withdraw the opposition 'with prejudice' without Aikman's consent, as Josh Gerben noted.
- This outcome allows FL101, Aikman's company, to use the No. 8 markings after Jackson withdrew his challenge 'with prejudice,' ending the dispute.
- Over the past year, Jackson's trademark disputes with Aikman and Earnhardt Jr. highlight broader athlete branding challenges, with Jackson claiming conflicts create confusion.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
15 Articles
15 Articles
Lamar Jackson And Troy Aikman Finally Settle Trademark Dispute Over Number 8
Baltimore-Ravens-quarterback-Lamar-Jackson Lamar Jackson and Troy Aikman have reportedly settled their trademark dispute over the number 8. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback had previously taken legal action against the Hall of Famer attempting to stop the Dallas Cowboys legend from using the number in his businesses. Last year, Lamar Jackson, who holds and has filed for several trademarks involving the number 8 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center
L 22%
C 56%
R 22%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
