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Round Beach Towel Guy Sues Big Boxes

CHICAGO (CN) - Clemens Franek claims WalMart and Target violate trademark by selling round beach towels, knockoffs of his invention. He claims he invented and promoted the towels in the 1980s with his two roommates - Woody Harrelson and Bobby Farrelly - before they became famous. He wants punitive damages. See his federal complaint.

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