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Scouting America Sues Queer Scout Over Trademark Dispute

3/7/2026

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Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, filed a February trademark lawsuit against Queer Scout, alleging its name and logo confuse the youth organization.
Sam Holdren, founder of Queer Scout, questions whether the suit is driven by political pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over Scouting America's LGBTQ policies.
The Boy Scouts deny political motives, saying the case rests on trademark protection.

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Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, filed a February trademark lawsuit against Queer Scout, alleging its name and logo confuse the youth organization.
Sam Holdren, founder of Queer Scout, questions whether the suit is driven by political pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over Scouting America's LGBTQ policies.
The Boy Scouts deny political motives, saying the case rests on trademark protection.