Right on the heels of Disney’s acquisition, the children of Marvel artist and character creator Jack Kirby have filed claims for ownership rights to some of Marvel s hottest franchises. The IP at issue is X-Men, Hulk, Fantastic Four and Thor, a list that s collectively a fantastic four in its own right. The claim also goes beyond Disney and Marvel, naming Sony Pictures, Universal, Paramount and 20th Century Fox. Read the full story at NY Times.
Ben Fritz of LA Times also reports on the story and includes a statement from Disney that the Kirby claim was considered in the acquisition of Marvel. Read his report at LA Times.
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Family Of Marvel Artist Files IP Claims On Popular Franchises
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