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20 November 2018Copyright

Shakespeare trust hits ex-licensee with copyright and TM suit

The Shakespeare Globe Trust (Globe), a charity focused on promoting and celebrating William Shakespeare’s impact on the world, has accused a former licensee of infringing its copyright and trademarks.

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