The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed Michael Messier's appeal to cancel the New Orleans Saints' service mark of the fleur-de-lis symbol due to lack of standing. Messier claimed to own intellectual property rights to the symbol and requested the cancellation of the mark established in 1974. However, the court noted that he did not demonstrate involvement in commercial activities related to the design. The Saints criticized Messier's actions as baseless, framing the petition as part of a prolonged campaign against the team.
Mr. Messier has not alleged that he or his family make, offer for sale, or sell any products or services using a fleur-de-lis design.
In 2023, Michael Messier filed a petition to cancel the Saints' service mark while claiming to own 'intellectual property rights to the Fleur de Lys, Orleans and Saints marks.'
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed Messier's appeal due to lack of standing, noting his claims were unfounded.
The Saints branded Messier's petition as the latest installment in his decade-long campaign against the team, highlighting its lack of merit.
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