‘We’re not going to back down’: tiny Portland B&B stands up to Airbnb’s legal bid to ‘monopolise’ letters ‘bnb’
Portland’s boutique bed‑and‑breakfast bnb‑side, named after a local arts festival, is challenging a lawsuit filed by Airbnb that alleges the establishment’s use of the three letters ‘bnb’ infringes on the company’s trademark. Airbnb claims the moniker could dilute its global brand in the United States, while the owners argue the name is unrelated and reflects local culture.