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Paramount Pictures Corporation et al v. Axanar Productions, Inc. et al

  1. April 12, 2016

    'Star Trek' Studios Say Copyright Suit On Solid Ground

    Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios told a California federal court Monday that the "Star Trek" fans behind a short film and yet-to-be-released feature must face a copyright infringement suit, arguing the claims are alleged in "copious detail" and satisfy the pleading standard.

  2. February 23, 2016

    'Star Trek' Fans Say CBS Can't Block Film Production

    The producers of an unauthorized "Star Trek" fan film urged a federal judge Monday to toss out a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Paramount Pictures and CBS, saying an order blocking the yet-unproduced film would be impermissible prior restraint on their free speech rights.

  3. January 27, 2016

    'Star Trek' Fans Tap Winston Copyright Whiz To Fight Suit

    Facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from Paramount Pictures and CBS, the producers of an unauthorized Star Trek spinoff have found themselves a lawyer — and it just so happens to be a Winston & Strawn LLP partner with lots of experience defending against high-profile copyright claims. In an interview with Law360, Erin Ranahan talks about her career in copyright law, the Trek case, and taking it on pro bono.