Trademark Owner Files Lawsuit Against Franchise
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While the Seattle Kraken's trademark is most often thought of as tight checking and rolling four lines, one Seattle hockey fan has filed suit, accusing the franchise of violating his trademark.
Paul Kim, owner of Seattle Metropolitans Hockey LLC, has challenged the Kraken in an off-ice arena: U.S. District Court. (Seattle's original hockey team won the Stanley Cup in 1917.)
From IPWatchdog.com: "(Kim) acquired the trademark rights to the Seattle Metropolitans logos after finding out that no one, including the NHL, had any plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitans’ 1915 founding.
"Kim also allegedly acquired common law rights in the team’s branding by marketing hockey paraphernalia and organizing fundraising events for local youth hockey programs."
Team owners Seattle Hockey Partners LLC have tried at various times - with offers Kim considered inadequate - to license or outright purchase Kim's intellectual property.
From Paul Kim's Lawsuit:
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