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Family of modernist designer Nelson says ex-lawyers' missteps cost them rights to 'bubble lamps,' other IP

By Jonathan Bilyk | Thursday, Aug 17, 2017 @ 5:37pm

The son and daughter-in-law of modernist architect and furniture designer George Nelson have sued a collection of lawyers, who they said took advantage of the failing health of Nelson’s widow to transfer the rights to Nelson’s iconic designs, including the Bubble Lamp, to a foundation headed by a Michigan furniture maker, allowing the foundation to claim the proceeds from a settlement with a rival furniture maker accused of making and selling bubble lamps under the Nelson name without permission.