Farren Music America v. Viacom International Inc et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:11-cv-06422

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

S. James Otero

Firms

Sectors & Industries:

  1. October 07, 2011

    'Real World' Dancer Videos Too Brief To Infringe: Viacom

    The producer of the MTV reality show "The Real World" asked a California federal judge Thursday to throw out a video producer's copyright suit over images of dancing women in silhouette, arguing the videos in question were "fleeting and barely perceptible."

  2. August 10, 2011

    Viacom Hit With Copyright Suit Over 'Real World' Scenes

    The producer of the MTV reality show "The Real World" and the network's parent, Viacom International Inc., were sued in California federal court last week for filming episodes that contained a company's Shadow Dancers product, allegedly violating its copyright.

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