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Judge Recommends Approving “New” Phanatic Mascot Despite Termination

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In a 91-page report and recommendation, a magistrate judge finds that the new version of the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot falls within the “derivative works exception” to copyright termination. Victor Marrero, the District Judge assigned to the case, will issue a final decision on the fate of Phanatic 2.0