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World Famous Trademarks

May 18th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Arcana, Popular, Trademark

We recognize the Superman symbol in the same way we recognize the Nike swoosh.

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Captain America in Court

August 7th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Copyright, Popular, Trademark

Earlier this year I questioned whether Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Comics would have any effect on the long-running battle between Marvel and the heirs of Jack Kirby over the ownership rights to his creations (which are legion). To date, the answer appears to be “No.” The production of the new Captain America film continues apace, [...]

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Who Owns Captain America?

March 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Copyright, Popular

In January, Marvel Comics filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York seeking a declaration that all of Jack Kirby’s creations belong to Marvel under the “work -for-hire” doctrine.  This month, the Kirby kids have retaliated by filing suit against Marvel and Disney in federal court in Los Angeles seeking a declaration that the [...]

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