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12 August 2021CopyrightAlex Baldwin

NY judge recommends Phillies keep using modified mascot

The Philadelphia Phillies should be able to continue using a modified version of their Phillie Phanatic mascot despite being embroiled in a copyright lawsuit with its creators, according to the recommendation of a New York judge.

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