Boise State sues Oregon-based grocer over 'Buck the Ducks' t-shirts

Boise State sues Oregon-based grocer over 'Buck the Ducks' t-shirts

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By Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State University is suing grocery chain Fred Meyer alleged trademark infringements on merchandise being sold in advance of next week's football showdown against Oregon.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Boise Thursday accuses the Portland-based grocer of selling blue and orange shirts at several stores close to the BSU campus and adjacent to officially sanctioned apparel.

The shirts include statements like "Buck the Ducks" and feature pictures of a bronco kicking a duck.

University lawyers contend the shirts were not officially licensed through the school's licensing agent and infringe on name and color scheme trademarks.

School officials tell the Idaho Business Review they've been working to resolve the matter out of court, and the grocery chain has been cooperative.

The No. 14 Broncos open the season Thursday against No. 16 Oregon.


(Copyright 2009 The Associated Press)

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