Webster University has plans to build on land that is now used as wetlands and a drainage basin for rainwater near its St. Louis campus. Webster University contracted an environmental survey of the wetlands as part of the required pre-construction permitting. A number of critically endangered species were discovered during the environmental study of the wetlands. If any federal rules or regulations applys, please explain them and specify how they would affect Webster University's expansion plan.

 

Webster University has filed a trademark application for the phrase "Webster University 2025 and Beyond" as part of the proposed Webster University expansion project. The trademark application features the text of the phrase in the Webster University red color and in the same font that Webster University typically uses for promotional purposes. As requested, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issues the trademark. After a period of time (a few months), webster College begins using the trademark in online marketing materials by including the phrase "Webster College 2025 and Beyond" in the same font as the Webster slogan but with the Webster College color scheme. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has not registered Maryville University as a trademark. Webster University has informed Webster College via a cease-and-desist letter that it has found evidence of trademark infringement on the part of Webster University. Provide your thoughts on whether or not Webster University is correct in asserting that Webster College is engaging in trademark infringement. Webster University has filed a trademark application for the phrase "Webster University 2025 and Beyond" as part of the proposed Webster University expansion project. The trademark application features the text of the phrase in the Webster University red color and in the same font that Webster University typically uses for promotional purposes. As requested, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issues the trademark. After a period of time (a few months), webster College begins using the trademark in online marketing materials by including the phrase "Webster College 2025 and Beyond" in the same font as the Webster slogan but with the Webster College color scheme. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has not registered Maryville University as a trademark. Webster University has informed Webster College via a cease-and-desist letter that it has found evidence of trademark infringement on the part of Webster University. Provide your thoughts on whether or not Webster University is correct in asserting that Webster College is engaging in trademark infringement.