Western New York Public Broadcasting Association v. RRKIDZ, INC. et al

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Case Number:

1:17-cv-05914

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Vernon S. Broderick

Firms

  1. August 29, 2017

    LeVar Burton Settles 'Reading Rainbow' Copyright Dispute

    "Reading Rainbow" host LeVar Burton and a New York public broadcaster have cut a deal to resolve a contentious legal battle over the copyrights to the beloved children's literacy show, according to documents filed in federal court Monday.

  2. August 08, 2017

    LeVar Burton's Use Of 'Reading Rainbow' Mark Put On Hold

    Actor LeVar Burton, host of the children's literacy show "Reading Rainbow," must turn over control of the show's website to the public broadcaster that claims he's infringing their copyrights, according to a New York federal court order Tuesday that also bars him from referring to his podcast as "Reading Rainbow for adults," which allegedly steps on the show's trademarked title.