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How Lego legally locked in the iconic status of its mini-figures

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Lego bricks and figures are iconic toys that keep millions of children (and a fair few adults) around the world entertained. Their commercial success worldwide has triggered many attempts by competitors to imitate their designs and essential characteristics. Some of these attempts have been in compliance...

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