USA Flag recently filed a lawsuit against USA Football for trademark infringement. This legal action aims to protect our brand and the integrity of flag football. As an organization committed to the growth and development of the sport, we believe it’s crucial to address this issue head-on.
The Lawsuit
USA Flag filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against USA Football, Inc. The lawsuit primarily alleges that USA Football is using our registered USA FLAG trademark to brand some of its own activities, and as a result, USA Football is intentionally using our USA FLAG trademark, causing a likelihood of confusion in the flag football marketplace.
You can view the full details of the lawsuit here.
Our Trademark
USA Flag has invested significant time and resources into building our USA FLAG brand and reputation. Our registered trademark represents our commitment to excellence in flag football.
Evidence of Infringement
We have identified instances where USA Football appears to be using our trademark without permission. Example can be found on USA Football’s website: EXAMPLE 1 and EXAMPLE 2.
Why This Lawsuit is Necessary
The lawsuit is necessary not only to defend our trademark rights, to prevent USA Football’s seeming attempt to simply take our trademark for itself, and to prevent any potential confusion in the flag football marketplace that USA Football is causing by using our registered USA FLAG trademark.
How You May Be Affected
If you’re a player, sponsor, or partner involved with flag football, you may have encountered confusion due to this trademark issue. We want to hear from you if:
We appreciate your continued support and understanding as we work to protect our USA FLAG brand and the sport we all love.
Please fill out the form below if you have been affected in any of the ways listed above.
