Choose Energy, Inc. v. American Petroleum Institute

  1. April 09, 2015

    Oil Group Beats Trademark Suit Over 'Choose Energy' Site

    A California federal judge sided with the American Petroleum Institute in a suit accusing it of "fracking" the brand of an energy marketplace provider with its election-season lobbying website, ruling Wednesday that the parties aren't competitors and API's site is protected political speech.

  2. October 30, 2014

    Judge Won't Block Oil Industry Lobbying Website In TM Row

    A California federal judge has refused to block the American Petroleum Institute from using an Election Day lobbying website that allegedly infringes the trademarks of an "energy-unbiased" company that helps customers choose suppliers, finding no evidence that API is violating the Lanham Act.

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