The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a lawsuit against John Dehlin, a former member and host of the Mormon Stories podcast, regarding the use of the term 'Mormon.' The church has undergone a rebranding and prefers the use of its full name, while Dehlin argues that the term is free for public use. This case highlights ongoing trademark and copyright disputes, similar to other brand name changes in various industries.
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LDS Church Files Lawsuit Against Podcaster Over Use of 'Mormon' Name
The LDS Church has initiated legal action against John Dehlin, the host of the Mormon Stories podcast, concerning the use of the term 'Mormon.' Dehlin contends that the name is available for public use, while the church seeks to enforce its trademark following its rebranding efforts.
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