Alabama fans have been wearing products for years with the houndstooth pattern. In recent years, Alabama has fought to assert its rights with the houndstooth design when used in conjunction with ...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the University of Alabama System board of trustees and its president pro tem against a Georgia-based company over use of the houndstooth pattern after the ...

over usage of a houndstooth pattern on various merchandise, according to court documents filed Monday. The suit was against Houndstooth Mafia Enterprises, LLC, a Georgia company selling merchandise ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit over use of the houndstooth pattern made famous by hats worn by former Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. The University of ...

The case of The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama and Paul W. Bryant, Jr. v. Houndstooth Mafia Enterprises LLC et al. showcases an unusual clash between a federal judge and the Trademark ...

From a distance, houndstooth looks very much like its woolen cousin tweed, but a closer inspection reveals a significantly different pattern and fabric with its own unique history. Unlike tweed, which ...

The houndstooth design, seen on many a carrier bag, is known throughout Australia as belonging to David Jones. But it’s almost unique. That’s because it’s one of a small number of marks, colours and ...