San Francisco Files Lawsuit Against Oakland Over Airport Name Change
The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement and potential confusion for travelers due to the renaming of Oakland's airport to include 'San Francisco Bay'.
- San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu argues the new airport name could mislead travelers and infringe on San Francisco International Airport's trademark.
- Oakland's airport, previously known as Oakland International, plans to rename itself San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
- The city of San Francisco seeks to prevent the name change, claiming it could cause significant confusion and economic harm.
- Oakland officials defend the name change, asserting it does not violate any trademarks and highlights the airport's location.
- Legal proceedings are ongoing, with both cities presenting their cases in U.S. District Court.