Now there’s a combination most people don’t think about together.

Recently the NFL sent cease-and-desist letters to a number of New Orleans t-shirt manufacturers, claiming that the shirts, which depicted the New Orleans Saints “Who Dat” slogan and the team’s fleur-de-lis emblem, violated the league’s copyright and trademarks.  Irate fans and merchants protested. Louisiana politicians got in on the act.  Sen. David Vitter notified the NFL that he intended to print “Who Dat” t-shirts himself and Rep. Charlie Melancon, who is running for Vitter’s seat,  issued a petition in support of the beleaguered merchants.

Now the Louisiana Attorney General has brought an end to the controversy.  Fans can use the “Who Dat” slogan and the fleu-de-lis as along as items are not represented as NFL-licensed merchandise.

Here at OSU, contact Ohio State University Trademark and Licensing if you have questions about using Buckeye logos or emblems.