Girl Scouts of the United States of America v. Boy Scouts of America

  1. April 22, 2022

    Boy Scouts Want $15M In Fees For Girl Scouts TM Suit Win

    The Boy Scouts of America asked a New York federal judge Thursday to approve $15.4 million in legal fees for beating the Girl Scouts' trademark infringement lawsuit challenging the Boy Scouts' use of genderless scouting terms, arguing the case was launched as a "competitive ploy" and warrants fees.

  2. April 07, 2022

    Boy Scouts Defeat Girl Scouts TM Suit Over Genderless Terms

    A New York federal judge tossed the Girl Scouts' lawsuit challenging the Boy Scouts' use of genderless scouting terms on Thursday, saying it appeared the girls-only group was more concerned about losing members after the Boy Scouts began admitting girls in recent years.

  3. January 01, 2019

    3 Trademark Cases To Watch In 2019

    It's going to be another busy year in the world of trademark law, from a "Honey Badger" free speech case to a battle between the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts to a U.S. Supreme Court case over trademark owners who go bankrupt. To get ready for the year ahead, here are the cases you need to watch.

  4. November 06, 2018

    Girl Scouts Calls TM Foul On Boy Scouts' Gender Rebrand

    The Girl Scouts of the United States of America sued the Boy Scouts of America in New York federal court Tuesday, claiming that the Boy Scouts' recent decision to admit girls to its programs infringes on the former's use of the word "Scout" and removes the core gender distinction between the two organizations.