Lamar Jackson and Troy Aikman settle trademark battle over number eight
Current Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson and longtime NFL great Troy Aikman have settled a heated trademark dispute involving exclusive rights to the branding of the number eight.Jimmy Horn Jr drops defender with perfect route in Panthers training campTrademark clash: Jackson and Aikman fight for "EIGHT" In July 2024, Lamar Jackon filed a complaint with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, asserting that Troy Aikman's applications to trademark "EIGHT" for use on apparel and accesories could create confusion with Jackson's established number 8 branding.Jackson's legal team emphasized that his trademarks, featuring phrases like "Era 8" and "You 8 yet?", predated Aikman's filings. The Ravens signal caller argued that their similarities in sound, appearance, and commercial impression posed a risk of misleading consumers.The claim, officially filed on July 9, 2024, requested the PTO to halt Aikman's trademark applications, warning that the […]