A federal judge blocked the renaming of Oakland International Airport, ruling that adding 'San Francisco Bay' would mislead travelers about its affiliation with San Francisco's airport.
The Port of Oakland argued the proposed name change would lead to confusion, stating, 'OAK is not associated with SFO, of course, but is rather a convenient and centrally located option for travelers throughout the Bay Area.'
San Francisco officials objected on the grounds of increased 'likelihood of confusion' between the two airports, leading to a lawsuit for trademark infringement.
U.S. Magistrate Thomas S. Hixson dismissed two claims related to confusion but upheld concerns that travelers might mistakenly believe OAK is affiliated with SFO.
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