Radio Free Utah received a cease and desist letter from KRCL, demanding that we discontinue the use of the mark “Radio Free Utah”. KRCL does not have a registered trademark under that name. Presumably, their belief is that they have a right to the name under common law.
After review with our very knowledgeable legal counsel, we have decided to refocus our efforts on creating the best station possible and not on a prolonged legal battle.
In the interest of transparency, we invited community members to participate in our naming process.
I’m very pleased with the discussion and I’m even more pleased to announce the name of Utah’s newest and most truly independent radio station: Utah Free Media — utahfm.org.