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Court Finds Paramount Must Answer Copyright Infringement Claim on Top Gun Sequel
Nothing in Hollywood is more certain than the fact that a successful film will spawn a sequel and oftentimes a copyright infringement lawsuit as well.
Character in Toy Story 4 Does not Infringe Upon the Trademark Rights of Evel Knievel
On August 22, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided that Evel Knievel’s heirs had no claim against Disney for
Songwriter’s Claim of Joint Authorship with Post Malone on “Circles” Proceeding to Trial in March 2023
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California is set to try a fascinating case regarding joint authorship of a hit recording by
Press: Our Recent Media Features
IN ENTERTAINMENT | September 2, 2022
Pirates of the Caribbean has become one of the most popular Disney franchises of all time.
The Wrap | September 2, 2022
Disney on Wednesday settled a copyright lawsuit from 2017 that alleged that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies infringed upon the plaintiffs’ copyrighted original spec script.
Is it Worth Suing?
Is it Worth Suing for Copyright Infringement?
The Copyright Act contains all of the laws that apply to creative, “expressive” works, like music, photography, books, screenplays, and films. If someone copies your
Is it Worth Suing for Idea Theft/Breach of implied in fact Contract?
Have you ever pitched a fantastic idea for a movie or television show just to have it taken from you? If so, you may have
Is it Worth Suing for Defamation?
Defamation is a civil cause of action that creates a great amount of stir when a case is filed. Defamation occurs when a person: makes
Videos: Events and Oral Arguments
Arthur Alfred, II v. The Walt Disney Company
July 6, 2020; Mr. Lowe before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Screenplay Copyright Infringement
May 5, 2016; Panelist
California Society of Entertainment Lawyers (“CSEL”)
