SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Utes clothing design business says it will no longer be able to sell university merchandise because of a misunderstanding over another company's design and production of a shirt intended to poke fun at in-state rival BYU.
However, the University of Utah Trademarks & Licensing Program refuted those claims Friday, saying the apparel company frequently breached its contract with the school.
Nate Bowen, owner of Offside Apparel, an independent business that sells Utes memorabilia, said the University of Utah will no longer contract with his company to sell fan gear.