San Francisco Threatens Lawsuit as Oakland Sparks Controversy with Proposed Airport Name Change
San Francisco, California, is at the center of a brewing controversy with Oakland’s port commissioners over the proposed name change for the city’s airport. In an attempt to attract more travelers, Oakland wants to rename its airport to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.” However, San Francisco’s city officials have expressed concerns about trademark infringement, threatening to sue if the renaming plan proceeds. City Attorney David Chiu of San Francisco argues that using the term “San Francisco” in Oakland’s airport name would cause confusion among travelers. He believes that the proposed change is not a … Read more