FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Unauthorized Flight Data Use in Prediction Markets
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FlightAware sued Kalshi in the Southern District of New York on Monday, alleging unauthorized use of its flight data and registered trademark in Kalshi’s flight-cancellation prediction markets and citing trademark infringement, breach of contract, unfair competition and reputational and safety risks. The legal escalation threatens Kalshi’s event-contract expansion and raises broader legal, security and adoption risks for crypto prediction markets and related DeFi, DEX and CEX products, potentially weighing on fundraising and token launch confidence.
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FlightAware has sued Kalshi in federal court, accusing the prediction market of using its flight data without permission. The lawsuit adds another challenge to Kalshi’s rapidly expanding event-contract business.
FlightAware argues that Kalshi’s flight-cancellation markets could also expose its brand to reputational and safety risks. The company filed the case Monday in New York’s Southern District.
Data Dispute Escalates
FlightAware claims Kalshi continued using its registered trademark despite repeated requests to stop. Additionally, the prediction platform reportedly promoted contracts using FlightAware’s data to verify flight cancellations. The company also alleges trademark infringement, breach of contract, unfair competition, and reputational damage.
However, FlightAware’s concerns extend beyond intellectual property rights and commercial disputes. Th…
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