Kling Corporation, Inc. v. CBS Studios, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:11-cv-01066

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Dean D. Pregerson

Companies

Sectors & Industries:

  1. October 26, 2012

    CBS, Paramount Settle 'Family Ties' Copyright Feud

    CBS Studios Inc. and Paramount Home Entertainment Inc. have reached a settlement over allegations they breached a copyright licensing deal by including the "Texaco Star Theatre" theme song in DVD releases of the 1980s TV hit "Family Ties," according to a court filing Friday.

  2. February 07, 2011

    CBS Faces Copyright Suit Over Texaco Star Tune

    Copyright holders for the "Texaco Star Theatre" theme song have sued CBS Studios Inc. and others, saying they breached a licensing deal by including the song in DVD releases of the 1980s TV hit "Family Ties."

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