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Highly publicized shortly after the case filing on October 13, firm client Medieval Times, a family dinner theater featuring staged medieval-style games, has accused the union Medieval Times Performers United of trademark infringement for using the company’s name, branding and logo stylings on its website – a move that could confuse customers with a false affiliation.
Mark H. Anania represents Medieval Times in this suit that seeks to address the company’s loss of control of how its IP is used when a union adopts the branding of the company they are trying to organize. The arguments and outcome of this case hold particular significance as high-profile unionization campaigns like Starbucks Workers United and the Amazon Labor Union maintain organizing efforts that bear company names.
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