Kalamazoo -
So... apparently you can trademark area codes?
It seems rather silly that one nonprofit would try to sue another over rights to a three-digit number, but that's what Discover Kalamazoo, the city's convention and visitors bureau organization, is planning to do to Southwest Michigan First, a local economic development organization. The mission of both groups is essentially the same - to promote development and economic strength in the region. 269 is the area code serving Southwest Michigan -
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Discover Kalamazoo sues Southwest Michigan First over use of '269'
Emily Monacelli | MLive
April 5, 2017
KALAMAZOO, MI - Kalamazoo County's convention and visitors bureau has sued its economic development organization over the use of the region's 269 area code. Discover Kalamazoo filed a lawsuit Tuesday, April 4, in U.S. District Court alleging Southwest Michigan First has infringed on its trademark rights to 269...
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