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February 12, 2011

Federal lawsuit alleges “Wooly Willy” patent expired in 1975

A Texas-based group has filed a federal lawsuit against Smethport Development Co., alleging that the famous magnetic toy Wooly Willy is being sold with an expired patent printed on the

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