Oregon State and Washington State are set to appear in court on November 14 to settle a dispute between the two Pac-12 schools. The dispute centers around a disagreement between the two universities over the use of the Pac-12 logo and other branding elements.
Oregon State filed a lawsuit against Washington State in July, claiming that the school had infringed on its trademarked logo and other branding elements. Oregon State argued that Washington State had used the Pac-12 logo without permission and had also used other elements of Oregon State’s branding without authorization.
Washington State responded by filing a counterclaim, alleging that Oregon State had violated its own trademark rights by using the Pac-12 logo without permission. The two universities have been unable to reach an agreement on the matter, leading to the court appearance.
The court hearing will be held in Oregon and is expected to last several days. Both schools are expected to present their arguments and evidence to the court in an attempt to resolve the dispute.
The outcome of this case could have implications for other Pac-12 schools, as well as for other universities that use the Pac-12 logo and other branding elements. It is unclear how the court will rule on the matter, but it is sure to be a closely watched case.
The dispute between Oregon State and Washington State is just the latest in a series of disagreements between Pac-12 schools. It is yet another example of how important it is for universities to protect their trademarks and other branding elements. As this case shows, universities must be vigilant in protecting their intellectual property rights or risk facing costly legal battles.
