Intellectual Property
Sep. 24, 2016
Enforcing your IP without being a bully
Earlier this summer, the University of Texas sent a cease and desist letter to Donut Taco Palace 1, a local donut shop in Austin. It might have been overkill. By Ryan Fox
Earlier this summer, the University of Texas sent a cease and desist letter to Donut Taco Palace 1, a local donut shop in Austin. The university took offense at the donut shop's "Longhorn" donut, which is made to resemble the Hook 'Em Horns design that is affiliated with the school and its sports teams.
The University of Texas ultimately succeeded in stopping the claimed infringement, but can it really claim a victory? The unive...
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