bushwacked Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) For some reason there was a fair amount of interest on this boared when A&M announced their lawsuit against the Hawks....A settlement was reached and it sounds like basically nothing happened. Link Edited May 8, 2006 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Sounds like A&M didn't have much legal ground to stop them. I thought it was somewhat petty of A&M to go after the Seahawks in the way that they did, but it was equally weak for the Hawks to rip off somebody else's trademark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) Got this email today.... MEMORANDUM To: Texas A&M Students, Faculty and Staff Subject: 12th Man Trademark Settlement I’m pleased to inform you that, after months of negotiations, the university has reached an amicable agreement with the Seattle Seahawks resolving the controversy regarding the use of Texas A&M’s 12th Man trademark. Under the agreement, the university has granted the NFL team a license to use the 12th Man trademark in a seven-state area in the northwest that encompasses the current primary broadcast area of the Seahawks. As is the case of all licensees, the Seattle Seahawks will pay the university a licensing fee and will state publicly that Texas A&M owns the 12th Man trademark each time it is used. It is hard for non-Aggies—and the media—to understand the depth of what the 12th Man reference and depiction—and the underlying tradition – means to Texas A&M and as a result, the university was criticized for vigorously opposing use of the trademark by the Seahawks. As you know, the 12th Man is more than a trademark, greater than football and certainly more than changing the course of a football game. The 12th Man is a call to action for Aggies. It symbolizes loyalty and our unique Aggie Spirit. It creates friendships where none existed before, heals wounds that seemed to be beyond repair and creates a common language that Aggies speak all over the world. We had no choice but to challenge the Seattle Seahawks, just as we must protect and defend in every way possible all of our trademarks – and none is more crucial than that of the 12th Man because of all it means to Aggies. We have not only protected the 12 Man trademark, but have strengthened it for the future to ensure that others cannot successfully challenge us. Now, we are in a position to license our trademark as a means of broadening our coverage and unquestioned ownership of the mark in both professional and collegiate sports. In the fall, you will see an unprecedented focus on our 12th Man trademark here at Texas A&M. Our goal is to maximize the recognition and connection to our school. Gig Em’ Steven B. Moore Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Communications Edited May 9, 2006 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 it was equally weak for the Hawks to rip off somebody else's trademark. 1457952[/snapback] I'm sure it will be the Hawks who will complain that THEY are the one's that got 'ripped off' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) As is the case of all licensees, the Seattle Seahawks willpay the university a licensing fee and will state publicly that Texas A&M owns the 12th Man trademark each time it is used. Interesting how the linked article said nothing about paying a licensing fee. NWCN reported it. Sounds like Mr. O'Neil's trying to sweep it under the rug... The only tangible result will be that in certain instances the Seahawks will acknowledge Texas A&M's license and trademark. In that way, it's kind of like a footnote. Fine job of reporting there, Danny. Edited May 9, 2006 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I'm sure it will be the Hawks who will complain that THEY are the one's that got 'ripped off' 1458415[/snapback] Over, and over, and over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I'm sure it will be the Hawks who will complain that THEY are the one's that got 'ripped off' 1458415[/snapback] I went out to eat at a Mexican joint yesterday, and on the menu they had "menudo", which is basically tripe soup. I nodded with understanding and moved over to the combo page and ordered a taco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 There's a '12th Man' plaque on the Bills' Wall of Fame on the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 It sounds like the Aggies giged the Seagulls. It is pretty weak for the Seagulls to steal the Aggies thing. The aggies in and their 12th man couldn't beat Texas. The Seagulls and their 12th man couldn't beat the The only 6 time Super Bowl Winners and YOUR DADDY and their 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th men in the not so Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 It sounds like the Aggies giged the Seagulls. 1458595[/snapback] Looks like it. Here's the Hawks' official statement... KIRKLAND - Texas A&M University and the Seattle Seahawks announced that they have agreed on the scope of Seattle’s future use of the 12th Man trademark. The agreement resolves all of the issues presented in the pending lawsuit, which has been dismissed. Neither side admitted any fault or liability. The Seahawks acknowledge Texas A&M’s ownership rights in the mark and will continue to use the mark under license in connection with the Seahawks’ operations, promotions and fan activities in the Pacific Northwest. Link Funny how neither the team nor that idiot at the Seattle PI bothered to mention the licensing fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I went out to eat at a Mexican joint yesterday, and on the menu they had "menudo", which is basically tripe soup. I nodded with understanding and moved over to the combo page and ordered a taco. 1458585[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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