A Portland photographer has hired an trademark-law attorney in a quest to strike down the fees that the city of Portland charges for any commercial activity using its iconic "Portland Oregon" sign.

The city takes control of the sign so the lettering can be changed to read "Portland Oregon." It will be turned on for the first time during a ceremony planned for the day after Thanksgiving.

Jeff Kunkle, owner of Vintage Roadside, a Portland company that sells gifts and memorabilia, argued in his June court filing that the city's trademark for the "Portland Oregon" sign is invalid ...

Who owns the iconic Portland, Oregon sign that sits above the west end of the Burnside Bridge?The basic answer is simple. The city of Portland owns the physical sign. It was acquired in 2010 and ...

Portland city officials are considering a lawsuit against Pabst Brewing Company over the brewer's use of the iconic downtown "Portland Oregon" sign to promote a music festival last year.