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Kobe Bryant is trying to hash out a settlement in the battle with a pharma company over “Black Mamba” before heading to trial.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Kobe is informing the court he is attempting to work out a deal with the pharma company Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals over his famous nickname.

The document reads, “The parties are actively engaged in negotiations for the settlement of this matter. Kobe, Inc. requests that this proceeding be suspended for 30 days to allow the parties to continue their settlement efforts.”

Back in December, the NBA legend suffered a huge setback in the battle over “Black Mamba.” The United States Patent and Trademark Office denied Bryant’s attempt to wrap up the battle.

Bryant has been fighting the pharmaceutical company Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals for years. Hi-Tech has been attempting to trademark “Black Mamba HYPERRUSH.” Bryant is fighting them being able to trademark it, accusing them of ripping off his famous nickname.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office shut down Kobe’s motion for summary judgment asking for them to void Hi-Tech’s trademark applications. They said the case would move forward and the parties would go to trial. They believe the evidence shows there is still much to be determined.