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Lawyers from Warner Bros., which owns the rights to the popular character's name, had sent letters to a slew of fan sites run by kids, saying they were violating Warner Bros.' copyright. The fans organized a boycott of merchandise for the movie this fall and got worldwide publicity. Field's attorney says the media giant has decided not to fight for the name, on the condition that she has no plans to make money from it or transfer it, says attorney Matthew Rippon. Warner Bros. says it has also settled with other sites. Gannett Co. Inc. Shop.