Wooten v. Netflix, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

1:20-cv-05166

Court:

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Timothy C. Batten, Sr

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  1. May 25, 2021

    Pirate Book Author's IP Suit Against Netflix Tossed Overboard

    A Georgia federal judge tossed on Tuesday a copyright infringement suit against Netflix and the creators of its "Outer Banks" television show, finding the series is substantially different from a novel about hunting for Blackbeard's treasure and the Holy Grail.

  2. March 02, 2021

    Netflix Wants Teacher's 'Outer Banks' Copyright Suit Tossed

    Netflix Inc. has urged a Georgia federal court to throw out a copyright infringement suit over its series "Outer Banks," saying the show isn't substantially similar enough to a book written by a high school teacher for the teacher's infringement claim to survive.