Northern Pacific Airways may have a trademark battle on its hands before its first flight has even taken off. The Alaska-based startup airline is facing legal action over its name from BNSF Railway, one of the largest railway operators in the US.
The former Northern Pacific Railway now forms part of BNSF’s extensive network, and the company has invested millions of dollars in advertising that makes use of the Northern Pacific brand. In the trademark infringement lawsuit, BNSF claims…
