Girls Scouts suing Boy Scouts over name change
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IDAHO FALLS – The Girl Scouts of the USA is suing the Boy Scouts of America for Trademark infringement.
At issue is the new name of the Boys Scouts. The group is changing the name of the group for teens to “Scouts BSA,” and also welcoming girls, CNN reports.
The Girls Scouts contend the group doesn’t have the right to use the words “Scouts” or “Scouting.” And they argue the Girl Scouts brand will suffer.
They also say the Boy Scouts’ name change is causing confusion, leading some to think the Girl Scouts no longer exist as a separate entity.
“I really don’t understand the complaint because it’s not really addressing reality,” David Kirk, the scout executive for the Snake River Council told KMVT. “When they first came out with that, numerous people came to me and asked if we’ll no longer be the Boy Scouts of America and I said ‘No it is still the Boy Scouts of America.'”
The CEO of the Boise based Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council also told KMVT her organization is unaffected by the lawsuit.
“We’re not involved in any litigation.”
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and a permanent injunction against trademark infringement.