Represent the University of Alabama in a case pending in the Northern District of Alabama in a suit  involving the defendant's use of the University’s colors and uniforms art in prints depicting famous moments in Alabama football history.  The defendant claims use of crimson and white is protected by the First Amendment.  The University has argued that its colors and uniforms are the protected trade dress of the University that must be licensed.  (Case pending.)

University of Alabama Board of Trustees v. New Life Art Inc., Civ. No. 00585 (N.D. Ala. filed 2005).

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Construction of convention and exhibition center
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Trademark litigation for subsidiary to a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services corporation
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