LaChapelle v. Fenty et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:11-cv-00945

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Shira A. Scheindlin

Firms

  1. October 19, 2011

    Rihanna Settles Photog's Copyright Suit Over 'S&M' Video

    Pop superstar Rihanna has resolved a copyright infringement suit in New York federal court alleging she ripped off a photographer's images for her "S&M" music video, the plaintiff's attorney said Wednesday.

  2. August 11, 2011

    Rihanna, Photog Move Toward Deal In Copyright Battle

    A photographer who sued pop superstar Rihanna in New York for allegedly ripping off his images for her "S&M" music video took a step toward resolving the dispute Thursday, with the case referred to a magistrate judge for the purpose of a settlement.

  3. August 09, 2011

    Rihanna Replaces Pryor Cashman In Photog's IP Suit

    Pop superstar Rihanna on Monday replaced Pryor Cashman LLP and hired Holland & Knight LLP to help her defend against a photographer's New York suit claiming she ripped off his images for her "S&M" music video.

  4. July 22, 2011

    Rihanna Can't Escape Photographer's Copyright Suit

    A New York federal judge on Tuesday kept alive a photographer's suit claiming superstar R&B singer Rihanna ripped off images from his portfolio for use in a music video, but tossed allegations of trade dress infringement, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.

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