Board of Regents, The University of Texas System v. Michael Weir

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:13-cv-00071

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Sam Sparks

Firms

  1. October 18, 2013

    U. of Texas Settles Trademark Suit With 'Hook'em' Shirt Maker

    A Texas federal judge dismissed a case Friday brought by the University of Texas against a foreign online retailer for infringing its "Hook 'em Horns" trademark by selling merchandise that resembles the famed hand signal, this after the parties reached a settlement.

  2. January 28, 2013

    Metal T-Shirts Rip Off 'Hook 'Em' Design, U. of Texas Says

    The University of Texas filed a federal lawsuit Friday claiming a foreign online retailer is trampling on its "Hook 'em Horns" trademark and diluting its carefully built brand by selling heavy metal music merchandise featuring the famed hand signal.

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