Ricky Gervais. John Savage claims the comedian “stole” his idea when he published children’s book Flanimals in 2004.Mr Savage claims Gervais ripped off creations from his own book, Captain Pottie’s Wildlife Encyclopedia, which was printed four years before the celebrity released his work.
He first went down the legal route in 2010.Mr Savage said he has resumed his legal battle to “stick up for the little man” after learning The Office creator had applied for a trademark for Flanimals with the Intellectual Property Office.He said: “I’m trying to get on with my life but it keeps following me around.“I didn’t instigate it this time.
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