Romero Britto Drops Lawsuit Against Apple
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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - A federal lawsuit against Apple Inc. and a design firm filed by Miami artist Romero Britto has been dropped.
In 2015, Britto claimed Apple and the design duo Craig & Karl misused his images in Apple marketing campaigns, such as an outstretched hand with colorful designs following from a fingertip. Apple and Craig & Karl denied the allegations.
Britto, whose Miami Beach studio and gallery is about a block from an Apple store, has licensing deals for his art with numerous corporations and other entities ranging from Coca-Cola to Mattel and the FIFA soccer organization.
No details were provided as to why Britto would not be pursuing his claims. All parties will pay their own legal costs.
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