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3 January 2019Copyright

Lawyers cast doubt on Nirvana claims against Marc Jacobs

Lawyers have told WIPR that a lawsuit which argues that Marc Jacobs International infringed IP owned by former rock band Nirvana may not be strong enough to secure victory.

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