Here’s another publicity that beach volleyball does NOT need nowadays!
According to this article:
“The company that bought the Association of Volleyball Professionals out of bankruptcy, DFA PVA II Partners, LLC, is suing the organizers of this year’s Manhattan Beach Open and the city of Manhattan Beach for trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition.”
Why are they suing?
“In the suit, the DFA PVA alleges that by hosting the Manhattan Beach Open, organizers created “confusion, mistake or deception as to the origin, sponsorship or affiliation of the tournament,” and has deprived the company of money that rightfully belongs to it. The suit also alleges that the organizers “used a confusingly similar imitation” of the AVP logo to market the event, “furthering the false impression that AVP was the source of the tournament.”
Take note, the suing party demands a jury trial.
This is serious!
It’s too complicated to explain and write about so we suggest you click THIS to read the entire article.
All we can say is, what would happen next?
(image: USA Volleyball)
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