A federal judge has denied the NCAA’s motion for a temporary restraining order that sought to prevent DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
The decision means DraftKings can continue using the tournament-related terms for the time being, despite the NCAA’s attempt to immediately block their use through emergency court action.
What the ruling means
A temporary restraining order is designed to provide short-term relief while a legal dispute proceeds. By denying the NCAA’s request, the judge declined to impose an immediate restriction on DraftKings’ use of the trademarks at this stage.
The NCAA’s motion centered on trademarks connected to its marquee postseason events in men’s and women’s college basketball.