AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros
by Henry Belot from World news | The Guardian on (#6BCXJ)
- Lawyers say Warner Bros would fiercely protect' its rights
- League registered trademarks for Tassie Devils' and Tasmania Devils'
The AFL could be exposed to a costly lawsuit if its new Tasmanian team's logo even remotely resembles the Looney Tunes cartoon character Taz the Tasmanian devil, lawyers have warned.
Tasmania will be formally granted the 19th AFL team licence on Wednesday afternoon after being unanimously endorsed by the existing 18 clubs earlier this week.
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