Judge tells school to change name back to South Texas College of Law
At least temporarily, the former South Texas College of Law must revert to its original name after a judge said Friday that the school's effort to rebrand itself might too closely resemble the University of Houston's law school.
South Texas changed its name to the Houston College of Law in June, saying the change would "further distinguish itself regionally and nationally." But in a 42-page opinion issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison granted UH's request for a preliminary injunction to block the change.
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to determine how soon the former South Texas College of Law will have to change back.
UH sued in June, saying the name violated its trademarks and caused confusion. It also objected to the Houston College of Law's new logo, which features the white scales of justice in a red rectangle. UH's colors are also red and white. The university argued that similarities would likely dilute UH's brand.
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