A federal judge in Washington, D.C., blocks NOTUS from proceeding with its planned rebrand as “The Star” while a trademark dispute is litigated. In a ruling reported by multiple outlets, District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. issues a temporary restraining order that stops NOTUS from using the “The Star” name for the time being. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by The Washington Star, which argues that the rebranding would infringe its trademark rights. The judge also orders both parties to take steps toward resolving the dispute, including scheduling a settlement conference within a set period after the order was issued. Additional hearings are scheduled as the case continues. The rulings reflect that the case is at an early stage, with the court focusing on interim relief rather than a final determination on trademark ownership or infringement. The parties’ broader legal arguments have not been resolved in the cited reporting, and the restraining order remains in effect pending further court proceedings.