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NCAA Sues DraftKings for March Madness Trademark Infringement

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 17:39 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 17:39 | 1 source | 1 article

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, a popular sports betting platform, accusing the company of trademark infringement. The suit centers around DraftKings' use of the term "March Madness," the trademarked name for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, in its contests and promotions. The NCAA argues that DraftKings is leveraging the popularity and goodwill associated with March Madness to attract users and generate revenue without proper authorization.

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NCAA files lawsuit against DraftKings for March Madness trademark infringement Foto: The Independent
The Independent 21 mar. 2026, 17:39 (2 hours ago)

NCAA files lawsuit against DraftKings for March Madness trademark infringement

The suit demands DraftKings cease using terms such as "March Madness” and "Final Four”

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