The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to change the Oakland Airport's name to 'San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport,' causing a war of words with San Francisco due to potential confusion with San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu threatened a trademark lawsuit due to San Francisco holding the trademark for San Francisco International Airport and the long-standing usage of the term 'San Francisco Airport' exclusively by SFO.
Port Commission President Barbara Leslie stated that the name change is to raise awareness of Oakland Airport's proximity to the San Francisco Bay and boost inbound travelers' recognition.
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