Entertainment & Sports
Jun. 29, 2002
Many Unprotectable Similarities May Add Up to Infringement
Focus Column - By David Halberstadter - On June 12, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its most recent decision on the appropriate test for determining copyright infringement. In Metcalf v. Bochco, 2002 DJDAR 6585 (9th Cir. June 12, 2002), the appellate court reversed the lower court's grant of summary judgment against the plaintiffs, who claimed that the Steven Bochco-produced television drama, "City of Angels," had infringed upon their screenplay.
By David Halberstadter
On June 12, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its most recent decision on the appropriate test for determining copyright infringement. In Metcalf v. B...
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