Crowder’s Company Sues CNN and Jubilee Over Trademark

Steven Crowder’s company has sued CNN and Jubilee, alleging they infringed its “Change My Mind” trademark by using the phrase and a similar format for a televised town hall with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. The complaint seeks to stop further use and requests monetary relief; the allegations have not been proven in court. LWC Assets IP, LLC filed the federal lawsuit on October 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It names CNN and Jubilee as defendants and alleges trademark infringement, counterfeiting and dilution under the Lanham Act. Talarico is not named as a defendant. The case concerns a CNN and Jubilee town hall segment broadcast on October 14 under the title “Change My Mind.” The complaint says the segment featured one-on-one conversations with attendees about political and social issues, and alleges the companies used both the trademark and elements of the format without permission. LWC Assets alleges the use was intended to associate Talarico with Crowder’s brand and capitalize on its goodwill and audience. The complaint says viewers could be led to believe Crowder or his company endorsed, sponsored or was otherwise affiliated...