University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc. v. Vintage Brand, LLC

Summary

University of Georgia Athletic Association sues Vintage Brand for trademark infringement over unauthorized use of UGA athletic marks.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (plaintiff) West Virginia University Board of Governors (plaintiff) Syracuse University (plaintiff) William Marsh Rice University (plaintiff) Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (plaintiff) The University of Notre Dame du Lac (plaintiff) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (plaintiff) North Carolina State University (plaintiff) Duke University (plaintiff) Brigham Young University (plaintiff) Auburn University (plaintiff) University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc. (plaintiff) Chad Hartvigson (defendant) Sportswear Inc. (defendant) Vintage Brand, Inc. (defendant) Vintage Brand, LLC (defendant)

Docket entries

1. 2026-05-19

   Courtesy copies received in chambers re 96 Response in Opposition to Motion, 95 Notice of Filing, 94 Response in Opposition to Motion. (jkl)

2. 2026-05-19

   Submission of 62 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendants Sportswear Inc. and Chad Hartvigson to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (jkl)

3. 2026-05-13

   Courtesy copy received in chambers re 95 Notice of Filing 94 Response in Opposition to Motion. (jkl)

4. 2026-02-11

   APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 51 APPLICATION for Admission of Stephen Paul Meleen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14995706). Attorney Stephen Meleen added appearing on behalf of Auburn University, Auburn University, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University, Duke University, Duke University, North Carolina State University, North Carolina State University, Syracuse University, Syracuse University, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., West Virginia University Board of Governors, West Virginia University Board of Governors, William Marsh Rice University, William Marsh Rice University. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)

5. 2025-11-21

   Clerks Entry of Default as to Vintage Brand, Inc., Vintage Brand, LLC (gww)

6. 2025-10-01

   Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas terminated. (gww)

7. 2025-09-16

   A conference call with counsel and Judge Salinas took place today to discuss the possibility of settlement. Another call is set for October 1, 2025, at noon. The parties have agreed to stay discovery until that date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas on 09/16/2025. (CMS)

8. 2025-07-15

   RETURN of 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Taylor Luke Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14447964) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: If applicant is appearing on behalf of more than one party, they must list additional parties on page three of application. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

9. 2025-07-15

   APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 34 APPLICATION for Admission of Taylor Luke Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14447964). Attorney Taylor Luke added appearing on behalf of Auburn University, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Brigham Young University, Duke University, North Carolina State University, Syracuse University, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., West Virginia University Board of Governors, William Marsh Rice University. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

10. 2024-11-25

    Submission of 22 MOTION to Stay, 21 MOTION for More Definite Statement to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (jkl)

11. 2024-10-28

    ORDER granting 20 Application for Admission of of Theresa Wang Pro Hac Vice. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/28/24. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(jkl)

12. 2024-10-25

    APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Theresa Wang Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13817417).. Attorney Theresa Wang added appearing on behalf of Chad Hartvigson, Sportswear Inc., Vintage Brand, Inc., Vintage Brand, LLC. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)

13. 2024-09-04

    Notification of Docket Correction: Case Assigned to Judge Boulee but entered under Judge Thrash. Caught on Quality Control. (aar)

14. 2024-08-27

    Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Tyson Smith re 13 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (bmr)

15. 2024-08-26

    Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 12 Order on Application for Admission PHV, 11 Order on Application for Admission PHV to Wendy Larson and David E. Armendariz. (bmr)

16. 2024-08-22

    Case Assigned to Judge J. P. Boulee. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:24-cv-3640-JPB. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. (aar)

17. 2024-08-22

    APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Wendy C. Larson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13666027). Attorney Wendy Larson added appearing on behalf of Auburn University, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Brigham Young University, Duke University, North Carolina State University, Syracuse University, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., West Virginia University Board of Governors, William Marsh Rice University. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

18. 2024-08-22

    APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyson D. Smith Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13666316). Attorney Tyson D. Smith added appearing on behalf of Auburn University, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Brigham Young University, Duke University, North Carolina State University, Syracuse University, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., West Virginia University Board of Governors, William Marsh Rice University. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (cpp)

19. 2024-08-22

    APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 10 APPLICATION for Admission of David E. Armendariz Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13666336). Attorney David Armendariz added appearing on behalf of Auburn University, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, Brigham Young University, Duke University, North Carolina State University, Syracuse University, The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Notre Dame du Lac, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., William Marsh Rice University. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)

20. 2024-08-20

    Clerk's Notation re 2 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Judge Thrash. (jeh)

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