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Judge Allows “We Shall Overcome” Trademark Lawsuit to Move Forward

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A New York state judge ruled Monday that a lawsuit challenging the copyright of civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” can move forward, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The plaintiffs in the suit claim that the song, which has been controlled by the Richmond Organization and Ludlow Music since the early 1960s, contains lyrics…