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Public library ends Harry Potter-themed child literacy program after legal threat from Warner Brothers (boingboing.net)

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[–] Raiderkev -3 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

I'm assuming they probably used movie IP in their signage or something. It's shitty, but companies have to defend their trademarks or risk losing them.

[–] ieatpwns 1 points 10 minutes ago

You’re right the library might try claiming Harry Potter as their own intellectual property. Can’t have that

[–] Wooki 1 points 4 hours ago

Nothing to lose except free publicity