Thursday, April 29, 2004

Counterfeit crackdown: Celebrity Justice reports the owners of Betty Boop, including the Hearst Corporation, are cracking down on the unlicensed use of the character's image:

"In five lawsuits filed in federal court, Betty's owners are going after 43 defendants, including companies that make electronics, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, baby clothes, jewelry and more -- all accused of illegally using Betty's image."