Church of Jesus Christ Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Podcaster John Dehlin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is involved in a trademark lawsuit in Salt Lake City against podcaster John Dehlin of "Mormon Stories." The Church states the lawsuit is not intended to stop criticism or the use of…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 20, 2026 —
SALT LAKE CITY – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has initiated a trademark lawsuit against John Dehlin, the host of the podcast “Mormon Stories,” in Salt Lake City.
According to the Church, the legal action is specifically aimed at addressing Dehlin’s alleged imitation of the Church’s trademarks and the unauthorized use of its copyrighted images and logos. The Church asserts that these actions create consumer confusion, leading audiences to believe that Dehlin’s content is officially affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A spokesperson for the Church stated that the lawsuit is not intended to stifle criticism or prevent the general use of the word “Mormon.” The focus, the Church maintains, is on preventing the misappropriation of its intellectual property and protecting consumers from potential deception regarding the source and affiliation of online content.
The specific details regarding the imitation of trademarks and the copyrighted materials in question were not further elaborated upon in the provided summary. The outcome of the lawsuit and any potential resolutions remain to be seen.
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