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Dubbo business owner faces DC Comics trademark challenge over 'Fanman' superhero
By Info60 Australia Desk•Summary of reporting by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation•Sep 21, 2026•0 views•
A Dubbo business owner is fighting comic book giant DC Comics over allegations his promotional character "Fanman" is deceptively similar to Superman.
A western NSW man who dresses as a caped superhero to promote ceiling fans has found himself in a legal dispute with comic book giant DC Comics.
Dubbo Lighting Centre owner Matthew McKay created "Fanman" after becoming tired of customers walking into... [4990 chars]
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