The owner of a Dubbo lighting and ceiling fan store is backing his business against DC Comics, after the entertainment giant alleged his superhero character Fanman infringes on its trademarks.
Matthew McKay, owner of independent retailer Dubbo Lighting Centre, faces allegations from DC Comics that ‘Fanman’, a caped superhero sporting a bright blue, yellow, and red suit, bears more than a passing resemblance to historic comic book character Superman.
ABC News reports the American company, which holds the intellectual property rights to a character first published in 1938, sent a letter to McKay claiming the Fanman suit and crest is “deceptively similar” to Superman.
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Focused on the small business sector, David’s work covers the political, regulatory, and economic issues facing Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining SmartCompany, he was a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can follow him on LinkedIn.
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