New York Times Wayfarer case
Definition
A specific, high-profile legal dispute involving the New York Times, often referring to intellectual property or trademark litigation concerning the styling or brand identity associated with 'Wayfarer' aesthetics or similar goods.
A colloquial or shorthand reference used in media circles to describe specific legal battles or controversies the New York Times has engaged in regarding unauthorized use of their trademarked style or intellectual property.
Examples
The legal department at the New York Times treats a Wayfarer case with the same intensity as a Pulitzer Prize-winning exposé.
If you try to market your knock-off sunglasses with a font that looks even remotely like their masthead, expect a New York Times Wayfarer case to land on your desk by morning.
He spent his entire legal career obsessing over every New York Times Wayfarer case, effectively turning himself into a human footnote for intellectual property nerds.