Dale Earnhardt Jr. Modifies No. 8 Design to Resolve Trademark Dispute with Lamar Jackson

The NASCAR legend's decision to abandon the contested JRM No. 8 font addresses Jackson's legal opposition while broader trademark proceedings continue.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced he will abandon the JRM No. 8 font contested by NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson to avoid a prolonged legal battle.
Jackson's opposition argued that Earnhardt Jr.'s stylized No. 8 could create confusion with his 'ERA 8' brand, which is trademarked for apparel and merchandise.
Earnhardt Jr. retains the rights to the slanted No. 8 design used during his earlier NASCAR career, which was not challenged by Jackson.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board will continue overseeing the broader trademark dispute, which could take years to resolve.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some viewing Earnhardt Jr.'s decision as a concession, while others appreciate the return to his iconic slanted No. 8 design.