May 15, 2023
A California federal judge said on Monday that he doesn't think either side is likely owed attorney fees from a trial where a jury found ax maker Cold Steel infringed a trademark belonging to the governing body of the sport of ax throwing due to the "unusual" mixed outcome.
February 27, 2023
A California federal jury has found that ax-maker Cold Steel infringed a trademark belonging to the governing body of the nascent sport of urban ax throwing in the advertising and selling of its products, and ordered the company to pay $107,260, according to defense counsel.
February 15, 2023
World Axe Throwing League, the governing body of the nascent sport of urban ax throwing, kicked off its trial Wednesday in its trademark suit against ax maker Cold Steel, telling a California jury during opening statements that Cold Steel sought to boost sales by marketing its axes as being "WATL-approved," without permission.