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Sketchworks Industrial Strength Comedy, Inc. v. Jacobs et al
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1:19-cv-07470
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May 12, 2022
Comedy Group's 'Grease' Parody Is Deemed Fair Use
A sketch comedy group on Thursday successfully convinced a New York federal judge that its play "Vape: The Musical" is a parody of the film version of the musical "Grease" and is therefore protected under copyright law's fair use doctrine.
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April 01, 2021
Denied Is The Word In 'Grease' Owners' Bid To Nix Parody Suit
A New York federal judge denied a dismissal motion Wednesday from the owners of the "Grease" copyright in a suit from comedians behind "Vape: The Musical" seeking a declaratory judgment that their parody is protected by fair use, ruling an actual controversy exists between the parties.
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August 09, 2019
'Grease' Parody Writers Say Fair Use Is The One They Want
The Georgia-based comedians behind "Vape: The Musical" asked a New York federal court on Friday to declare their play eligible for protection from copyright infringement claims by the creators of "Grease," claiming their story is a parody of the iconic theatrical production.