New Motion For Summary Judgment Filed in “Star Trek” Copyright Case
Paramount and Axanar Productions, parties in the closely watched Star Trek fan fiction case, both filed motions for summary judgment in November.
December 13, 2016
Federal Judge Recommends Lawsuit Against Pop Stars Be Dismissed
Two years ago, a Virginia federal district court granted a summary judgment and dismissed the case, filed by Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton, after ruling that “Somebody to Love” was not “intrinsically similar” to their song of the same name.
December 06, 2016
Lawsuit Over “We Shall Overcome” Protest Song Can Move Forward
The Richmond Organization and its subsidiary Ludlow Music, Inc., seeking a declaratory judgment on whether “We Shall Overcome” is in the public domain.
November 29, 2016
Adidas Files Opposition to Futbol Club Barcelona’s Trademark Application
adidas has sued several other brands on claims of copying its famous three-stripe design, including Skechers, Forever 21 and Marc Jacobs.
November 22, 2016
Warner Bros. Scores Another Victory in its Classic Movie Merchandising Suit
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has bolstered Warner Bros.’ rights in images from famous classic films in a ruling from November 1st, in a case that goes back a full decade.
November 15, 2016
Lucasfilm Sues Academies Aimed at Star Wars Fans
Through a new lawsuit, Lucasfilm, the Disney-owned production company behind the Star Wars franchise, wants to make sure The Force is never with three training programs that teach fans how to use lightsabers, the famous laser swords from the Star Wars films.
November 01, 2016
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