In a twist worthy of a championship showdown, the NFL‘s merchandising and licensing arm and Las Vegas attorney Steve Dimopoulos have opted to close the playbook on their opposing trademark lawsuits. Their dispute revolved around allegations that Dimopoulos had seemingly cashed in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ image in promotional materials for his legal firm.
NFL and Raiders Lawsuit : The Buzzer-Beater Motion
Late last week, the dueling teams filed a joint motion in Nevada’s federal court, signaling their mutual desire to dismiss the case with prejudice. This strategic play ensures the core disputes can never be tackled in the courtroom again. Yet, the behind-the-scenes details of their agreement remain shrouded in mystery.
Rewinding the Clock: The Origins of the Dispute
March saw the inception of this legal scrimmage when Dimopoulos, renowned as a personal injury advocate, claimed foul against the Raiders and NFL Properties LLC. The league, he stated, had flagged him with a cease-and-desist notice, accusing him of unsanctioned use of the Raiders’ signature marks in his adverts and social tags. A perplexing move, as Dimopoulos countered he had never sported those marks.
