Knicks issue cease and desist to Mamdani-backed candidate over logo use: report
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Key Points:
- New York Senate candidate Aber Kawas, backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, received a cease and desist letter from the New York Knicks for using the team's logo in her campaign materials without authorization.
- The Knicks accused Kawas' campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition, demanding immediate removal of all materials featuring the Knicks' intellectual property.
- This incident follows a similar dispute last year when Mamdani's mayoral campaign also used the Knicks logo and was issued a cease and desist letter by the team.
- Kawas, a Democrat and socialist, has faced criticism for comments rejecting the idea that Muslim Americans should apologize for 9/11, which she described as scapegoating.
- The ongoing tensions between the Knicks, Mamdani, and Kawas highlight the team's strict stance on unauthorized use of their branding amid political campaigns.
