Federal Court Orders Oakland Airport to Remove “San Francisco Bay” from Name Due to Trademark Infringement

The Port of Oakland has been ordered to cease using “San Francisco Bay” in the name of its international airport following a decision by a federal magistrate judge in California. The ruling, issued Tuesday, stems from a trademark infringement lawsuit. The court found that the use of “San Francisco Bay” could potentially mislead travelers into believing that Oakland International Airport is affiliated or associated with San Francisco International Airport, thereby impacting the latter’s brand recognition as reported by Law360.