Fuss v. Bensch et al

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Case Number:

1:22-cv-00064

Court:

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Amy Totenberg

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  1. September 15, 2023

    Ga. Beer Maker Can't Dodge Logo Artist's $31M Copyright Suit

    SweetWater Brewing Co. can't shake a $31 million copyright infringement suit by the creator of its trout logos, a Georgia federal judge ruled Friday, saying the graphic designer has plausibly alleged his fraud and breach of oral contract claims under Peach State law.

  2. October 20, 2022

    IP Forecast: Apple To Fight Fair Use Of IPhones At 11th Circ.

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  3. May 25, 2022

    Brewer Accused Of Infringing Label Art Rights In $31M Case

    The creator of SweetWater Brewing Co.'s trout logos, who asked for $31 million to be held in a trust while his content ownership rights are litigated, has pushed back against the company's claim that it bought the artwork 26 years ago for $500.