Trademark Tales: How Oakland Almost Became San Francisco

In this segment of “IP in the News” on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into a high-flying trademark dispute between Oakland Airport and San Francisco Airport that had everyone, from travelers to the courts, scratching their heads. Can a name cause chaos at the gate? We explore why trademarks matter, how confusion impacts customers, and share surprising parallels with everyday intellectual property battles. Buckle up for a journey through the skies—and the legalities—that’ll make you think twice next time you book a flight!

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with international life and business coach Julian Heppt, Christy Pretzinger from WD Content and Brandy Burch from Benefitbay.

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