Opinion ID: 2211610
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Heading: Statutory and Common-Law Claims

Text: The University contends that the district court erred in not awarding injunctive relief against White based upon alternative theories of common-law infringement and unfair competition, and violation of Nebraska's Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 87-301 to 87-306 (Reissue 1999). An injunction is an extraordinary remedy and ordinarily should not be granted except in a clear case where there is actual and substantial injury. Such a remedy should not be granted unless the right is clear, the damage is irreparable, and the remedy at law is inadequate to prevent a failure of justice. Central States Found. v. Balka, 256 Neb. 369, 590 N.W.2d 832 (1999). The only wrongful act alleged by the University as the basis for its claims was White's registration of the trade name Husker Authentics, which has been held to be invalid and thus subject to cancellation. It is undisputed that White has never used or attempted to use the trade name Husker Authentics, and he testified under oath that he had no intention of doing so until the ownership of the name was determined by a court. That determination has now been made in favor of the University, and there is no basis on this record to conclude that it will not be honored by White. Under these circumstances, we conclude that the University's claim for injunctive relief is without merit.