Rowing business owner and university in copyright row

'WE WEREN'T STEPPING ON THEIR TOES IN ANY WAY' CLAIMS DEFIANT OMAR

- By JACK FIFIELD

THE owner of a rowing business has become embroiled in a bitter row with Cambridge University - after it claimed copyright over the name of the city.

Omar Terywall, owner of Cambridge Rowing Ltd, applied for a trademark for his business's logo back in January 2022 - but it was formally opposed by the University of Cambridge four months later.

His application has been left without a decision and he has now spoken out, accusing the institution of bullying.

The famous university, which dates back to 1209, holds a trademark on the word 'Cambridge'.

But Mr Terywall said it was an unfair restriction as the city was "more than just a university".

He said: "To come after me, it was pretty terrifying. They see it as a threat.

"As far as they see it, when people say they went to Cambridge, they are saying they went to Cambridge University, and when people say they rowed in Cambridge, they're saying they rowed for a Cambridge college.