Devin Fry, Valley News Live ; Grand Forks man files trademark for “Fighting Sioux” nickname
"A Grand Forks man has applied to trademark the former nickname for the University of North Dakota.
According to public documents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Tyler Wilson filed the application for the “Fighting Sioux” nickname back in May...
The university says it strongly disputes the trademark claim and is working to resolve the issue with Wilson...
The “Fighting Sioux” nickname, which UND had used as its identity since 1930, was retired in 2012 following years of pressure from the NCAA. They have been the Fighting Hawks since 2015."
