The court filing acknowledges that ownership of the Light City marks and intellectual property is in dispute. BOPA has applied for trademark protection but is still awaiting a final determination. The filing also contends that the Allens, who were paid "in excess of $170,000" under a contract with the city, were supposed to book speakers for Light City U, an innovation conference held during the festival. They failed to do so, according to the court documents, "thereby jeopardizing the conference portion of the festival and the overall success of the festival."