Federal judge dismisses NYU Langone's lawsuit claiming Northwell Health stole its purple brand color.

Federal judge rejects NYU Langone's claim that Northwell Health stole signature purple hue in ads. Two regional medical giants, NYU Langone and Northwell Health, are competing for patients in Long Island and Manhattan. NYU Langone Health claimed Northwell Health stole its purple color; however, U.S. Manhattan District Judge Valerie Caproni found the trademark claim too vague and overbroad.