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Chippendales move on rivals to protect name

By Michael Peel, Legal Correspondent

Published: May 24 2009 22:45 | Last updated: May 24 2009 22:45

A full monty legal squabble has broken out between Chippendales USA, the male erotic dance group, and a rival troupe it claims is unfairly exploiting its name.

Chippendales said on Saturday it had filed for a High Court injunction over Superstar Entertainment’s publicity for its planned Here Come the Boys UK tour, which features ex-Chippendales dancers and claims it is “set to fulfil just about every female fantasy”.

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