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Haas has opened legal proceedings against ex-Formula 1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner over alleged trademark breaches in his ‘Surviving to Drive’ autobiography. Last week it was disclosed that Steiner had taken the American squad to court over missing funds that he believes he is owed and for continuing to utilise his image. But Haas Automation, […]
Last week, it was revealed that Steiner filed a lawsuit against the American team claiming missing funds and unauthorized use of his image. However, Haas Automation, the team’s parent company, alleges that Steiner and Ten Speed Press used images that violated trademark rules. Court documents submitted in California accuse Steiner of profiting from a book that illegally used Haas Automation trademarks. Despite Haas raising concerns, Steiner did not respond, leading to the legal action initiated by the company. Haas seeks compensation for the revenue generated by Steiner’s book and has requested a trial by jury to settle the matter. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing dispute between Steiner and Haas Automation over intellectual property rights and financial gains.
