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New York rag The Village Voice is suing Time Out New York because the latter used the term “Best of NYC” without permission.
In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the publisher of the Village Voice claimed that the November 3 issue of Time Out New York infringed its trademark rights when it used the term “Best of NYC” on its cover in a promotion which…naturally highlighted the best of New York City.
The publisher is demanding all profits from a Time Out New York November 3 issue, and asks that all remaining magazines from that date be destroyed.
It does turn out that The Village Voice does own the trademark for “Best of NYC” as a commenter at MediaBistro noted, however whether such a generic term will pass a serious test in court is yet to be seen.
