Copyright & DMCA Summary Judgment
They’re at it again on that map, this time with competing SJ motions on the copyright and DMCA causes of action.
Summary Judgment
Summary Judgment & Sham Affidavits
This case gets into the interplay between summary judgment motions and affidavits alleged to be “sham.”
The Business of Singing Christmas Carols Professionally
No, seriously there are competing Christmas caroling companies. With copyrights and everything.
Ownership of “Love Rollercoaster”
The issue was whether the defendant owned a half interest in the rights to the “Ohio Players” catalog purchased at a sheriff’s auction.
“Improper requests for summary judgment relief” in copyright case
Same case – different order. This time it’s the defendants seeking SJ on damages issues. Didn’t go well.
Partial Summary Judgment in Copyright Case
The defendant dropped two of the challenged defenses, but the plaintiff had no luck striking the rest of these “affirmative defenses.”
Warehouse fires and summary judgment
The plaintiff accused an employee of the defendant of burning down his warehouse, and the defendant moved for SJ on liability. Then did it again on standing and damages.
Patent Damages Summary Judgment Motion
Thanks for playing anyway.
MPSJ of No Direct Infringement – Odds Anyone?
Yeah, I didn’t think so. But the opinion is still a useful guide to infringement and how genuine issues of material fact work.
Pre-Markman Summary Judgment Proceedings
Exceptions to the default order of things are always interesting, aren’t they?