Church says trademark lawsuit is about eliminating confusion caused by podcaster

  • In a new court filing, the Church of Jesus Christ said its lawsuit against John Dehlin isn’t about the word “Mormon.”
  • Dehlin has conceded using some church photographs without permission and some logos that were similar to the church’s.
  • The church contends disclaimers Dehlin added are difficult to find, requiring scrolling or clicking to view on platforms.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints noted in a court filing today that it is not trying to stop a podcaster who criticizes the faith from using the word “Mormon.”

The church filed a lawsuit in April against “Mormon Stories” podcaster John Dehlin after mediation failed to resolve a dispute over whether his website illegally mimics church trademarks.

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