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Who didn't say that? You can't say they haven't bought the rights when the settlement involved them buying the rights.


The miscommunication here is between the phrases "bought" and "bought out." The latter phrase typically denotes that there's nothing left on the shelf, ie an exclusive license.


Pay for != buy




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