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Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. v. Halicki

Ruling by

Jeremy D. Kernodle

Lower Court

USDC Central District of California

Lower Court Judge

Mark C. Scarsi
Despite appearing in multiple films, sports car was not a character entitled to copyright protection because it lacked conceptual qualities, consistent traits, and was not especially distinct, unlike the Batmobile.



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