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A landmark court case against former Haas Formula 1 team boss Guenther Steiner has been thrown out, ending a saga over the Italian’s breakout book. Steiner was subject to a lawsuit from Haas F1 parent company Haas Automation Limited over trademark infringements in his popular “Surviving to Drive” book. Haas Automation Limited alleged that Steiner […]
Steiner faced a lawsuit from Haas F1 parent company for trademark infringement in his book. Haas Automation Limited claimed he used their branding without permission. However, Steiner argued it fell under fair use and was protected by the Fifth Amendment. A US judge ruled the use of logos in the book was not misleading and protected under Rogers Law. The book details Steiner’s experiences as Haas F1 Team principal during the 2022 season, with photos providing context. Despite leaving Haas in 2023, Steiner has found success as a TV pundit and in other ventures.
