The Seattle Kraken are getting sued by the trademark holder of the old Seattle Metropolitans logo for how the Kraken decided to design their Winter Classic jerseys. Trademark holder Paul Kim claims that the red ‘S’ draws close similarity to the old Metropolitans logo, despite the Kraken telling Kim that they would go in a different direction with the Winter Classic jerseys after dispute over the early design.
This lawsuit details the breakdown between Kim and the Kraken organization over the course of 24 pages, claiming that the logo, colors, and pattern used by the Kraken were ”virtually identical” to the Metropolitans jersey, going as far as featuring “1917” on the collar in reference to the Metropolitans’ 1917 Stanley Cup Win. Seattle Metropolitans Hockey LLC claims they’ve lost an estimated $2.5MM from the release of the Kraken’s Winter Classic jerseys. Seattle will still wear the contentious jerseys in Monday’s Winter Classic, with the lawsuit coming too close to the event to alter the team’s course. The decision made in this lawsuit could help define the future relationship that the NHL’s newest franchise can have with its predecessor.
Other Pacific Notes:
- The Anaheim Ducks have moved Leo Carlsson to injured reserve. The prolific rookie suffered a scary knee injury last Thursday, ending up with a sprained right knee ligament that’s expected to hold him out for four to six weeks. The 19-year-old had managed eight goals and 15 points through his first 23 NHL games.
- The San Jose Sharks have announced a string of injury updates – sharing that goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is trending in the right direction to play on Sunday, while Ty Emberson and Logan Couture are doubtful for the matchup. San Jose will be looking to snap a seven-game losing streak when they face the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. The Sharks have been outscored 33-to-10 over their long-term skid.
- The flu bug is continuing to spread around the NHL, with Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson missing the team’s Friday practice with illness. The team did not share any updates about Andersson’s availability for their Sunday night matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Andersson has appeared in 31 games this season, leading Flames defenders in scoring with 18 points.
Money grab
In past articles this guy was singing a different tune… but hey, he did register that defunct trademark… what a parasite. Mr. Kim… you didn’t actually create anything… you loser.
I sincerely hope he gets what he deserves… nothing.
How in the hell does some choad get the “rights” to a logo that vanished a century ago?
Choad!… love it!
Would it really matter since the logo is public domain? Even if Kim has a trademark on it, wouldn’t that expire as of January 2024. It’s the 12th man thing all over again. Btw the logo Kim uses (which looks bad in my opinion) and the logo the kraken used don’t look alike. Kim is saying it’s a red s and I own that, you can’t own a letter. And the winter classic logo is the s the kraken use for their own uniforms (complete with the Kraken eye) just red and the lettering is WAY different, it’s not Kim’s basic s w/the bad lettering.
Andersson does not lead the Flames’ defenders in scoring.