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George Lucas' Lucasfilm, is suing Andrew Ainsworth, the costume designer responsible for creating the famous Stormtrooper uniform for Lucas' Star Wars movies, for a reported £10m. The lawsuit is to determine who owns the copyright for the uniforms. Ainsworth lawyers are claiming that the copyright that was issued to Lucasfilm has expired, giving the costume designer rights to merchandise the costumes, which he has sold to individuals for up to £1,800 each.
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Fast Facts:
- Ainsworth resides in Twickenham, West London
- Originals were sold to Lucas for £35
- Star Wars merchandising is approximated to be £6 billion since 1977
- Ainsworth sold uniforms for up to £1,800 in 2004
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George Lucas Sued News
- Topix.net: George Lucas Sued
- Telegraph: George Lucas sues Star Wars designer (April 7, 2008)
- Mirror.co.uk: Brit designer being sued by George Lucas over Star Wars' helmets (April 7, 2008)
- Metro.co.uk: Lucas in Star Wars costume row (April 7, 2008)
- Times Online: Star Wars costume-maker strikes back against George Lucas (April 7, 2008)
- Guardian.co.uk: Court to rule in Star Wars costume battle (April 7, 2008)
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@pbowden Oh come on! Lawsuit schmawsuit! It's not like George Lucas can afford lawyers. ;) Ah well.
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