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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8486
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Commission criticises Topps' distribution practices for Pokémon collectible stickers and cards

Brussels, 19/06/2003 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has decided to open formal proceedings against Topps, a US company, for hindering cross-border trade in products bearing the image of the Pokémon cartoon characters, which is a favourite pastime of young consumers, especially when they bear the picture of their heroes. At the end of this investigation that began in 2000, the Commission found that the famous little cards, produced under a licence from trademark owner Nintendo...

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