The CopyKat Strikes Back – May the Festivities be With You!

It is that time of year again folks. People are celebrating, children are overcome with excitement and everyone can't stop talking about it. All waiting for that time when we can gather round with our loved ones and watch STAR WARS!With the launch of the latest film in the franchise, the Disney production engine has been in overdrive. This has led to a number of related interesting stories which we will share with you in this copykat alongside our regular helping of non-Star Wars related copykat content.Star Wars lawsuits: who has Lucasfilm sued and why?This first piece is an oldie but a goodie from late 2016. This article highlights the commercial power of Lucasfilm and Star Wars. Also it is important to point out that Star Wars, or more specifically a storm trooper helmet, was the key point of contention in the regularly cited case of Lucasfilm Ltd v Ainsworth (2011). The Supreme Court ruled in 2011 that the helmets were indeed functional props, and not sculptures for…

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