-- Judge Cummings is a 1967 graduate of Texas Tech and has participated in the committee that designated Professor Susan Saab Fortney as the new George H. Mahon Professor of Law at the University's School of Law in February 2003. -- Judge Cummings is an active alumnus who was observed entering a specially designated parking lot at Jones Field to attend a Texas Tech football game during the period of time this case was being heard. In fact, Judge Cummings received a season pass and a special parking pass from the University free of charge. -- Previous parties to a case in which Texas Tech was involved filed a Motion to Recuse Judge Cummings. Further, an article has appeared in the press discussing Judge Cummings' refusal to recuse himself for perceived bias when Texas Tech University was a party. -- Judge Cummings' twin brother is president of the local branch of Wells Fargo Bank, which counts the University among its largest commercial clients. Wells Fargo also has a substantial monetary interest in Texas Tech, due to its ownership of the Texas Tech student debit card system, issued to every Texas Tech student. Judge Cummings' twin brother also serves as a director of the Texas Tech Foundation, Inc.The dispute centers on unlicensed goods sold by Red Raider Outfitter that featured the terms "Wreck 'Em Tech" and "Raiderland," as well as the cartoon cowboy that adorns the store's logo and sign. Each side contends it has the right to use those marks. Since the Judge's ruling, NFL Properties, acting on behalf of the Oakland Raiders, has expressed an interest in the case, asserting that it owns the trademark on uses of the term "Raiderland." About Red Raider Outfitter Since 1975, Red Raider Outfitter has made and sold quality collegiate sportswear and apparel with the most innovative designs and highest standards of craftsmanship. Red Raider Outfitter is alumni owned and operated. More information is available at www.savethesmallguy.com and www.redraideroutfitter.com.
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