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University of Alabama’s Trademark Lawsuit Against Artist Dismissed

October 3, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Painting by Daniel Moore

Painting by Daniel Moore

Way back in 2005, the University of Alabama filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against artist Daniel Moore, who created paintings of Alabama football scenes.

These paintings (like the one shown above) included many of the University of Alabama’s properly registered trademarks. Alabama demanded that Moore pay a licensing fee for using the trademarks in his paintings. Moore contended that he was creating artistic portrayals of historical events and, therefore, his works were protected by the First Amendment. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Daniel Moore, first amendment, trademark law, University of Alabama

 

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