Summit Entertainment LLC v. Topics Entertainment Inc., Greg James, Ralph Galvan, Chris Abernathy, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Published: May 21, 2011 | Result Date: Jul. 12, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2:10-cv-00939-GHK-E Bench Decision – Injunction
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Paul A. Bost
(Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP)
Defendant
Robert A. Aronson
(Law Office of Robert A Aronson)
Facts
Summit Entertainment LLC was the exclusive licensee of a documentary film entitled "Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real Town," which depicted the relationship between the town and the Twilight movies.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Summit filed suit against Topics Entertainment Inc., alleging copyright and trademark infringement, false designation of origin and dilution, as well as unfair competition. Summit contended that Topics marketed a documentary called "Forks: Bitten by Twilight," which infringed on Summit's copyright to the movie and video cover.
Result
The parties reached a settlement whereby Topics would cease infringement on the Twilight marks.
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