To the Batmobile! As long as its DC’s

It’s the auto that has everything. However, a federal judge didn’t buy that argument, ruling in February 2013 that, “The “functional elements” – e.g., the fictional torpedo launchers, the Bat-scope, and anti-fire systems – are only “functional” to the extent that they helped Batman fight crime in the fictional Batman television series and movies”.

A USA court has ruled the original auto from the 60s TV series “Batman” can not be reproduced without permission.

The cars in question are both the 1966 TV Batmobile and the version from the 1989 Batman movie starring Michael Keaton. “The panel held that the defendant’s replica cars infringed on DC Comics’ copyrights”.

What was notable about the decision, written by Judge Sandra Ikuta, was the author’s familiarity with the Batman mythos and especially the history of the Batmobile.

“As Batman so sagely told Robin, ‘In our well-ordered society, protection of private property is essential, ‘” states the opinion, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

An officially licensed 1963 Batmobile was auctioned off a year ago.

The Batmobile from the videogame Batman: Arkham Knight.

Chinese businessman Li Weilei uses his spare time and money to build replicas like the “Batmobile”, Formula One cars and “Transformers” for rent or sale.

The original Batmobile designed by Barris sold for £2.2m at an auction in Arizona in 2013.

The 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed a ruling against a manufacturer of replica Batmobiles.

She wrote: ‘Equally important, the Batmobile always contains the most up-to-date weaponry and technology. “At various points in the comic book, the Batmobile contains a “hot-line phone … directly to Commissioner Gordon’s office” maintained within the dashboard compartment, a “special alarm” that foils the Joker’s attempt to steal the Batmobile, and even a complete “mobile crime lab” within the vehicle”.