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The fight for the Phillie Phanatic: Who owns the essence of an iconic mascot?
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How the Phillie Phanatic Came to be America's Favorite and Most Famous Sports Mascot - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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Phillie Phanatic - Wikipedia
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Phillies sue Phanatic mascot creator in copyright dispute - Philadelphia Business Journal
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Rights to beloved Phillie Phanatic mascot in dispute after more than 40 years
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The Best Mascot in Sports – The Phillie Phanatic - MLB Ballpark Guides
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Phillie Phanatic creators want team to keep mascot despite lawsuit
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He's Back! How the Phanatic Conquered the Legal System - Gross McGinley Law Firm, Allentown PA
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Phillie Phanatic - Wikipedia
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Phillie Phanatic returns to original form after settlement