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By Robert Hunt   
Last Updated ( Friday, 22 August 2008 )
 

Mickey Mouse is sometimes described as the most famous fictional character in the world; his owner, the Walt Disney empire, is frequently described as being almost as litigious as the squeaking film-star is famous, especially when it comes to issues  of copyright enfringement . But have they reached the end of their congressionally extended rope? The Los Angeles Times  reports on a somewhat obsessive former Disney employee who may have discovered a loophole that could clip Tinker Bell's wings the next time someone challenges the rights to Mickey, Donald and company. I wouldn't bet on it.

   

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