Roger Behle, partner at Foley and lead counsel for the DeLorean Motor Company against NBCUniversal
23 April 2024NewsTrademarksSarah Speight
DeLorean counsel: ‘Unique’ case signals hope for future of film licensing
Counsel for the maker of Back to the Future’s time-travelling car, Roger Behle of Foley tells WIPR why film merchandising is a lucrative hit—as long as it’s protected, of course.
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