27 September 2021PatentsAlex Baldwin

Marvel suits up to win back comic book characters

Marvel has launched a slew of countersuits against a consortium of ex-Marvel writers and artists to win back copyrights to some of its most recognisable characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man and Thor.

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