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Penn State Triumphs in Trademark Battle Over Unlicensed Vintage Merchandise

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a significant ruling, a Pennsylvania jury has determined that Vintage Brand, an online retailer, committed trademark infringement by selling merchandise that used designs closely associated with but not authorized by Pennsylvania State University. This decision underscores the power of trademark protections and sets a legal precedent that could influence similar cases nationwide. Vintage Brand, founded by former minor league baseball player Chad Hartvigson, specializes in “vintage” sports and collegiate apparel, claiming that many of its designs are from the public domain and thus not under current trademark restrictions. The company’s offerings … Read more

Penn State Receives ABA Approval to Establish Unified Law School

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University Park, PA — In a significant development for legal education in Pennsylvania, the Penn State Board of Trustees has given its seal of approval for a consolidation that will unite two of its law school campuses. This move, sanctioned by the American Bar Association, paves the way for a merged entity beginning fall of the next academic year. This newly unified law school will combine the resources and strengths of Penn State Dickinson Law located in Carlisle and Penn State Law based in University Park. The unanimous decision from Penn State’s trustees aims to … Read more