H&R Block Co. is suing American Express over some of its TV spots, including one with Ellen DeGeneres and Beyonce Knowles, claiming it infringes on Block’s “You Got People” campaign. The lawsuit says financial services firm American Express is using terms protected under Block’s trademark registrations, including “We Got People,” “I Got People,” and “You Got People.”
Block is asking for an injunction to stop American Express from using any language similar to that in Block’s campaign and to pay it all profits resulting from American Express’ violations of Block’s trademarked campaign. Both parties declined to comment.