U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson ruled that the name change for Oakland's airport infringes on a trademark owned by another airport, blocking its use.
The Port of Oakland had argued that renaming the airport would clarify its location relative to San Francisco, yet concerns about traveler confusion led to pushback.
The judge found that the addition of 'San Francisco' to Oakland's airport name was likely to damage San Francisco's established brand identity.
Despite the name change aimed at improving recognition, the ruling reflects significant legal and logistical tensions between Oakland and San Francisco's airports.
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