In the sports world, the trademark sports conference, "The Big 12," is expecting some changes. University of Missouri plans to leave the Big 12, and some are worried will it affect the Big 12 trademark. The University of Missouri wants to explore its conference options. I think this should be fine, as long as the Big 12 can replace them and keep their group of teams strong. Missouri backing out of the Big 12 can mean other teams wanting to do the same, which can result in the Big 12's demise. If everyone plays fair, and Missouri leaves courteously from the Big 12, I think the controversy will fade quickly.
On October 29, 2011, it was confirmed that the University of Missouri sent half of the 5 million dollar exit fee to the Big 12. However, the chairman of the Big 12 still holds that they will now be allowed to leave until next year due to regulations and rules, unless they want to go to court. As West Virginia is due to take Missouri's spot, the Big 12 still holds that Missouri is still a member of the Big 12, regardless what is going on. I think that Missouri needs to take a non-threatened stance against the Big 12, and look after its own best interest. The Big 12's trademark I think will be unscathed at the end of all the buzzing.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_98b9f561-c14b-59ec-8ffd-82d380c9a4a0.html
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/282166/6/Mizzou-chancellor-given-permission-to-leave-Big-12
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2011/oct/04/missouri-will-explore-conference-options/
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