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Johnny Marr rubbishes Morrissey’s claim about Smiths trademark

Lawyers for the guitarist say ownership was shared with former frontman, who has not yet signed legal papers

Johnny Marr has rejected the claim made by Morrissey that he had acquired the trademark for the Smiths “without any consultation”. Photograph: Eugene Adebari/Rex FeaturesMarr also rejected Morrissey’s claims that he had “ignored” a lucrative offer from AEG Entertainment to reunite the band for a worldwide tour. He also confirmed that he had declined a suggestion for a greatest hits compilation from Warner Music Group, “given the number already in existence”.

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