The widow of John DeLorean, whose famous car travelled through time in the 1985 film Back to the Future has reached a court settlement over the use of his name, just in time for Back to the Future day.

Last year, Sally DeLorean sued a company she said had been illegally using the DeLorean name for years.

She and her daughter will be in a position to protect all aspects of John’s legacy

Sally DeLorean sued Texas-based DeLorean Motor Company, claiming it had been illegally using the DeLorean name to sell hats, pens, notebooks, key rings and other items, and illegally licensed the name and images to other companies.

Last month, the parties agreed to a settlement that will pay DeLorean an undisclosed sum while allowing the company to retain rights to use the DeLorean Motor Company name, trademarks and logo.

Scott Thompson, a lawyer representing DeLorean and the DeLorean estate, would not reveal specifics of the settlement but said his client “is satisfied with the outcome and is especially pleased that she and her daughter will be in a position to protect all aspects of John’s legacy going forward”.

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