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Judge rejects NYU Langone claim that Northwell Health stole its color purple

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New York University does not reign supreme over its use of the color purple.  A federal judge rejected NYU Langone Medical Center’s claims rival Northwell Health ripped off its signature violet hues in advertising materials. The two regional medical giants are competing for patients in Long Island as well as parts of the city, including … Read more

Why the original Mickey Mouse copyright is expiring New Year’s Day

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Oh, toodles! The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse will now enter the public domain, despite Disney trying to save its copyright on the iconic character that started it all. Disney will lose the copyright of Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey that appeared in a short animation by the same name. The earliest version … Read more