Lassen et al v. NFL Properties LLC et al

  1. January 27, 2026

    Fla. Court Tosses 'Gold Jacket' Trademark Suit Against NFL

    A Florida federal judge Tuesday tossed a lawsuit by the estate of a man alleging the National Football League and NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame infringed the trademark of the iconic Gold Jacket presented to inductees, saying claims were improperly delayed and weren't sufficiently stated in the complaint.

  2. August 07, 2025

    NFL, Hall Of Fame Sued Over 'Gold Jacket' Trademark

    The estate of the man who created the iconic Gold Jacket presented to NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees has sued the organization, the league and others in Florida federal court over allegedly infringing the trademark and trade dress of the blazer and other alumni-related marks.