A&M suit against Colts leaves 12th Man blankets scarce in NFL online shops

[TexasTowelie]

After Texas A&M University filed a federal lawsuit against the Indianapolis Colts, the professional football team has apparently stopped selling "12th Man" blankets on its website.

The suit, filed Nov. 12 in U.S. District Court in Houston, accused the Colts of trademark infringement and unfair competition through its use of the phrase "12th Man."

It's the latest move in A&M's long series of legal actions to protect the term it claims it has used since 1922 in connection with sports events, products and services.

"The 12TH MAN Mark was initially adopted in 1922 as a remembrance of a student at Texas A&M, E. King Gill, and his spirit of readiness to serve Texas A&M's football team in time of need," the school states in the plaintiff's complaint.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/Report-A-M-suit-against-Colts-leaves-12th-Man-6702900.php

[KamaAina]

1. Why don't the Dolts just pay A&M for the trademark

the way the Sea Slugs do?

[El Supremo]

2. I wouldn't pay the God Damn Aggies one red cent.

God Damn Zoophiliac Fucking Traitors!

[KamaAina]

3. Nice post, Coach Strong!

[mythology]

4. It's a stupid trademark and should be tossed

It was used prior to Texas A&M and so should be void.