buffaloaggie Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Once you get all the facts from the article that I posted below, you will realize that no lawsuit notice was served this week, only a complaint filed with Google and a UDRP complaint. A&M, as would any other institution holding a trademark, filed a UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) complaint and a complaint with Google to stop searches from redirecting to the renamed Bills Fan Thunder website when they do a search for "12th Man Thunder" which is where the 12th Man Thunder domain name still goes today. A&M only wants the redirect taken care of. A&M has done nothing to cause Sonntag to hire an attorney and done nothing to hurt him financially. A&M is working with Sonntag to resolve this. They are just protecting a legally obtained trademark. The Bills and Seahawks both reached an agreement with A&M to use the trademark for a fee. Here is a link to an article from the Bryan College Station Eagle newspaper, which gives details that the Buffalo articles left out in order to generate more sympathy for Sonntag and more anger with A&M http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/texas-a-m-website-founder-butt-heads-over-th-man/article_cb13a581-9664-5933-8392-466490f9f8cd.html Do I like what my college is doing, no not really, especially to a fellow Bills fan and someone dealing with a great hardship with him being handicapped. I do understand why they're doing it, because if they didn't protect a trademark, it may result in future infringements. What caused them to go after 12th Man Thunder.com and not after other cited and alleged violations, I don't know. All I know is A&M currently is doing nothing to hurt Sonntag financially and is working with him to get the dispute resolved with no financial hardship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Once you get all the facts from the article that I posted below, you will realize that no lawsuit notice was served this week, only a complaint filed with Google and a UDRP complaint. A&M, as would any other institution holding a trademark, filed a UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) complaint and a complaint with Google to stop searches from redirecting to the renamed Bills Fan Thunder website when they do a search for "12th Man Thunder" which is where the 12th Man Thunder domain name still goes today. A&M only wants the redirect taken care of. A&M has done nothing to cause Sonntag to hire an attorney and done nothing to hurt him financially. A&M is working with Sonntag to resolve this. They are just protecting a legally obtained trademark. The Bills and Seahawks both reached an agreement with A&M to use the trademark for a fee. Here is a link to an article from the Bryan College Station Eagle newspaper, which gives details that the Buffalo articles left out in order to generate more sympathy for Sonntag and more anger with A&M http://www.theeagle....6490f9f8cd.html Do I like what my college is doing, no not really, especially to a fellow Bills fan and someone dealing with a great hardship with him being handicapped. I do understand why they're doing it, because if they didn't protect a trademark, it may result in future infringements. What caused them to go after 12th Man Thunder.com and not after other cited and alleged violations, I don't know. All I know is A&M currently is doing nothing to hurt Sonntag financially and is working with him to get the dispute resolved with no financial hardship. I'm confused. A&M owns/controls the pharse/words 12th Man and any versions of it such as 12th- Man, The 12th Man, Twelfth Man, etc? Edited July 3, 2014 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm going to trademark the term "Texas A&M is an Ass-Clown." But I won't sue anybody for using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm confused. A&M owns/controls the pharse/words 12th Man and and any versions of it such as 12th- Man, The 12th Man, Twelfth Man, etc? That is, roughly speaking, the point of all this. They do. They asked him to stop. He seemingly didn't take it seriously enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Buncha Texas cornpones... This kid better comply. Defending a lawsuit will cost him an arm and a leg. (God help me..) Stay classy Pats fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I live in Houston and many MANY of the A&M folks I've met are honestly mouthbreathers; so this comes as no surprise. I better be careful though, they may have trademarked "Mouthbreather" Also, how would this hold up in court if there is no financial or commercial harm coming to A&M.... and if The 12th Man can be trademarked, why can't Quarterback, pigskin, gridiron, etc all be trademarked. that is actually because they are from Houston, a hell hole full of fat dumb Texas jabronies. Arizona is suing a small high school in our area (Appomattox High School) because it says the HS is using its "A." D1 schools are pretty fierce about TM protection. Link: http://www.newsadvan...html?TNNoMobile Appomattox, VA? Nice little town with the smallest Kroger and strangest Mexican joint I've ever ate at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Did you see Grant or Lee there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Alternatives: - "One more than the 11th Man" - "One less than the 13th Man" - "The 12th Non-Gender Specific Person" - "The 12th Player, Not Actually on the Field, which would be a Penalty" "odd man out that isnt really out but not in"" person that screams alot to make it seem that there is one extra player on the feild" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 "odd man out that isnt really out but not in" " person that screams alot to make it seem that there is one extra player on the feild" "we love our fans like an extra player but we cant have 12 and the 11th guy really is more valuable still" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 They probably are. Hell, redskins was trademarks. I should see about getting my TM for Pollock. Oh no you don't mister, I've been called that for many years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Y'all will enjoy the postings on the Texas A&M Facebook Page Do they also have "Whoop!" trademarked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I know a lot / most of you hate Olberman. But last night on his show he had this story as his "Worst" on the Worst of the Worse segment. He absolutely destroyed Texas A&M and it was fantastic. Edit: Guess it's called World's Worst segment. Same difference. Edited July 3, 2014 by Mark80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I know a lot / most of you hate Olberman. But last night on his show he had this story as his "Worst" on the Worst of the Worse segment. He absolutely destroyed Texas A&M and it was fantastic. I'm sorry I missed that. Maybe I can catch it on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm sorry I missed that. Maybe I can catch it on youtube Jump to 1:40 Also, here's more info from a legal issues blog: http://www.atlredline.com/texas-a-ms-12th-man-seems-to-be-a-lawyer-1599147825 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Jump to 1:40 http://youtu.be/HbQ1DnpFuvE Also, here's more info from a legal issues blog: http://www.atlredlin...wyer-1599147825 WOW that was great, Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 And here's a letter that Erie County Comptroller Steffan Mychajliw sent to A&M's president, Dr. Mark Hussey: http://t.co/oZPz6EdFqr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 And here's a letter that Erie County Comptroller Steffan Mychajliw sent to A&M's president, Dr. Mark Hussey: http://t.co/oZPz6EdFqr Nice work Steffan, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Schedule for 12:30 today on Wgr550 Sal to interview spokesman for 12th Man er Fan Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 how 'bout the Bills play the Aggies for the rights to the name?... On second thought, maybe not without Kiko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 His latest "Worst Person in the Sports World" eviscerates Texas A&M and their dickish lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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