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Imperial Storm Troopers Skirmish in Latest IP Battle

Posted by Zonk on from the oh-those-wacky-imps dept.

fm6 writes "According to guardian.co.uk, George Lucas is suing the designer of the Imperial Stormtrooper armor. Andrew Ainsworth took the original molds he used to make the props for the movies, and has been using them to make outfits that sell for up to £1,800 (US$3,600) apiece. Ainsworth has countersued for a share of the $12 billion that Star Wars merchandise has generated since the first movie."

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  1. Why pay 3600$ fo this... by Datamonstar · · Score: 5, Funny

    when you can just use a RepRap?

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  2. Cue obligatory... by Mongoose+Disciple · · Score: 5, Funny

    I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.

  3. In other news... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Kaiser Wilhelm II is suing them both for use of the term "Stormtrooper".

  4. Re:Biter bitten by Duhavid · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, let me make sure I have this straight....

    The Imperial Stormtrooper armour is *not* suing the designer of George Lucas?

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  5. Re:Biter bitten by cheater512 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The US has had plenty of time to mutilate it.

    Just like how you guys have mutilated the English language. :)

  6. Re:Ungrateful Lucas? by Moryath · · Score: 5, Funny

    As opposed to the US, where every time copyrighted anything comes close to hitting public domain, Dizney sends a bunch of hookers to the congressional offices to "lobby" for an "extension."