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Texas A&M Reaches Settlement with Indianapolis Colts over '12th Man' Trademark

Texas A&M and the Indianapolis Colts reportedly reached a settlement Wednesday over the school's "12th man" trademark, which has been federally trademarked since 1990.

According to a school statement provided to the Associated Press (via USA Today), the lawsuit against the Colts "has been settled amicably and with good will."

The Colts aren't the first team Texas A&M has sparred with over the "12th man" copyright.

In 2006, the Aggies filed a lawsuit against the Seattle Seahawks for infringing on their trademark, but a settlement allowed the Seahawks to retain the right to use the number 12 in "limited" capacities, according to Chris Daniels of KING 5 News.