Ohio State files suit against website

Published Aug. 20, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Ohio State University has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a company of trying to print unauthorized programs for athletic events.

The lawsuit accuses GDS Marketing Inc. of trademark infringement, unfair competition and cyberpiracy. Ohio State says the Wisconsin-based company owns the domain buckeyeillustrated.com.

University spokesman Jim Lynch says the company declared its intent to produce electronic versions of gameday programs, along with printed versions for distribution in Columbus. He said the lawsuits asks for a temporary restraining order and also seeks to shut down the website.

Lynch said the school is obligated to protect its trademark from unauthorized use.

An e-mail requesting comment not returned by the company Friday.