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University of Alabama Fights to Protect Trademarks Despite Costs

University of Alabama officials say the school has issued more than 150 cease and desist letters in the past decade to businesses and people accused of selling goods that violate the school’s trademarks. University Athletics Director Bill Battle told AL.com …

West Virginia University Sues Apparel Maker Claiming Trademark Violation

West Virginia University is suing a Morgantown apparel company that it claims violated the school’s trademarks. The lawsuit alleges that T-shirts sold by Fastees contain WVU’s trademarks or “confusingly similar” imitations. It also claims Internet domain names registered by Fastees …