Cases
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Eleanor Licensing LLC v. Classic Recreations LLC (2018) 21 Cal.App.5th 599
In a published decision, the Court of Appeal affirms GMSR’s clients’ rights to Eleanor, the star car character of the Gone in 60 Seconds films
Jules Jordan Video, Inc. v. 144942 Canada Inc. (9th Cir. 2010) 617 F.3d 1146
Copyright infringement; work-for-hire doctrine
Jasmine Networks, Inc. v. Superior Court (2009) 180 Cal.App.4th 980
Former trade secrets owner had standing to assert trade secret misappropriation claim
Halicki Films, LLC v. Sanderson Sales and Marketing (9th Cir. 2008) 547 F.3d 1213
GMSR’s clients owned the copyrights to and trademarks associated with the classic 1974 film, “Gone in 60 Seconds” and its iconic car character, “Eleanor.” In 2000, Disney (through an agreement with GMSR’s clients) released a blockbuster remake of the film under the same name, reprising
HLC Properties, Ltd. v. MCA Records, Inc. (May 16, 2008, B191608) 2008 WL 2068155 [nonpublished opinion]
Bing Crosby’s heirs were denied their constitutional right to a jury trial of their claims
Electronic Waveform v. RJS Industries, Inc. (9th Cir. 2006, 05-56338)
Trademark infringement and passing off
Sargent Fletcher, Inc. v. Able Corp. (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1658
Burden of proof on issue of independent development in trade secrets case
Dorsey v. Kranzdorf (2003, 03-56111)
Trademark infringement – bootlegging, publicity (settled before decision)
Morrison Entertainment Group v. Nintendo of America (2003) 56 Fed.Appx. 782
Trademark – reverse confusion
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. v. Truck Ins. Exchange (June 20, 2002, G026258) 2002 WL 1353376 [nonpublished opinion]
Reversal of $59.8 million default judgment based on terminating discovery sanctions in insurance bad faith case
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