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NFL retreats over New Orleans Saints trademark claim before Super Bowl

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The National Football League has backed away from moves to enforce trademark rights to a popular chant by New Orleans Saints supporters, days before the team competes in the Super Bowl.

The NFL earned widespread derision last month among fans of the Saints, who face the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday’s game, after it sent letters demanding local businesses stop selling T-shirts bearing the slogan “Who dat?”. The phrase is part of the chant “Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints”.

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