The Ray Charles Foundation v. Raenee Robinson, et al

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Case Number:

13-55421

Court:

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3820 Copyright

  1. July 31, 2015

    9th Circ. Revives Ray Charles Foundation Copyright Suit

    The Ninth Circuit on Friday reversed a lower court's dismissal of a suit brought by the Ray Charles Foundation challenging the late singer's heirs' attempt to reclaim copyrights for dozens of songs, ruling that the foundation had standing since it receives royalties from the copyrights held by Warner/Chappell Music.

  2. February 12, 2015

    Ray Charles Foundation Seeks Landmark IP Win At 9th Circ.

    The Ray Charles Foundation on Thursday urged the Ninth Circuit to revive its suit to block Charles' children from reclaiming the rights to some of his songs, urging the court to hold for the first time that a copyright royalty recipient has standing to challenge the copyright's termination.