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The term " 12th Man " is sometimes used to represent the Texas Aggie fans.

Intellectual property laws recognize certain common law uses in trademark dispute.

In spite of the fact the term originated with another university, an official registration of the mark was filed by Texas A & M ( U. S. Reg.

No. 1948306 ) in September 1990.

According to statements made by Texas A & M officials, they sent requests to stop using the phrase to the Seattle Seahawks ( 2004, 2005 ), Buffalo Bills ( undated ), and the Chicago Bears ( undated ).

Both the Bills and the Bears responded to the requests stating they would no longer use the phrase, however the Seahawks failed to respond to the request.