Fringe groups have glommed onto brands like Pit Viper, Dr. Martens, and Fred Perry.
Here's the story of one company that tried to reclaim its identity.
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George Leslie orchestrated an estimated 80% of all bank robberies in the US in the late 1800s — a total haul worth $200m+ in today's money — all while living a strange double life.
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The smiley face logo is ubiquitous — and it's owned by one family that rakes in $500m+ per year on licensing rights.
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A handful of companies have pushed the boundaries of intellectual property law by laying claim to individual colors, writes @zzcrockett.
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