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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by rendezvous
If the promotion is truely named “12th Man status”, then Delta should expect some trademark infringement related legal issues involving Texas A&M University.
The program is specifically called 12Status.

That said, the Seahawks have a licensing deal with Texas A&M, as a simple internet search will show. No trademark infringement involved here - both organizations have worked together to share the 12th Man phrase since 2006.
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