Salt Lake Tribune explores Church's trademark case against Mormon Stories
August 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via YouTube / The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Salt Lake Tribune published a video analysis of the LDS Church's trademark lawsuit against Mormon Stories Podcast, explaining the legal arguments on both sides. The Tribune examines the Church's claim that the podcast's use of "Mormon" in its name constitutes trademark infringement, while exploring Mormon Stories' defense based on descriptive use and First Amendment protections. The explainer provides context for a case that has drawn support from civil liberties organizations including the ACLU and Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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