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Who owns TV show characters?
While actors bring characters to life, the intellectual property rights for TV show characters typically belong to the production company or creators. This means that even if Neil Patrick Harris has strong opinions about Barney, he doesn't own the character. Any decision about Barney's future, including potential spin-offs or changes, would ultimately rest with the show's rights holders.
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