The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA), operator of the Port of Mobile, has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas-based Gulf Corp and its affiliate Gulf Port Alabama, accusing them of trademark infringement, copyright violation, and cybersquatting in connection with their marketing of the planned Port Alabama Industrial Center.The $1bn, 12m sq ft industrial park is under construction in Baldwin County, just east of Mobile Bay. The port authority claims the park’s branding is &ldquo;intentionally confusing,&rdquo; designed to mislead the public and investors into thinking it is affiliated with or endorsed by the Port of Mobile&mdash;a major gateway for US Gulf trade.At issue is the use of the name <em>Port Alabama</em>, along with the website domain <strong>www.portalabama.com</strong>, which closely resembles the port authority’s official domain, <strong>www.alports.com</strong>. The lawsuit also alleges unauthorised use of a copyrighted promotional video originally commissioned by ASPA.Gulf Corp has not publicly responded to the allegations.