San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) has fired back at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), opposing the motion for the preliminary injunction against the use of its new name. The news comes less than a month after SFO filed a motion seeking to prevent OAK from using the new name,

In May 2024, California’s Metropolitan Oakland International Airport changed its name to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.” The goal was to highlight Oakland as a major gateway to the Bay Area.

San Francisco has been accused of “bullying” after slapping nearby Oakland with a trademark lawsuit — sharply warning the crossbay rival to “stay away” from its brand.

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport claims there's no evidence of confusion over its new name. The Port of Oakland, which oversees the airport, filed an opposition brief in federal court Tuesday against San Francisco International Airport’s bid to stop Oakland from using a name that closely mirrors its own.