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Beastie Boys sue Brinker International over a Chili's ad that evoked Sabotage, testing copyright and publicity-rights in social media.

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Explore the legal battle between Beastie Boys and Brinker International Inc. over copyright infringement of the song 'Sabotage' in social-media ads. Learn about trademark rights and the importance of protecting intellectual property in the music industry.