July 20, 2012
An Illinois federal judge on Thursday tossed allegations that Lionsgate Entertainment Inc. and others behind the indie comedy film "50/50" infringed the trademark rights of a Florida-based self-described entertainment company, finding that the movie title deserved First Amendment protection.
June 06, 2012
Lionsgate Entertainment Inc. and others behind indie comedy film "50/50" urged an Illinois federal court Tuesday to toss a Florida music company's trademark infringement suit over the film's title, arguing it was a constitutionally protected freedom of artistic expression.
November 17, 2011
A Florida music company sued the makers of indie comedy "50/50," starring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in Illinois federal court Thursday, claiming the film infringes its 50-50 and "Phifty-50" trademarks.