Druyan-Sagan Associates, Inc. v. SaganWorks Inc.

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Case Number:

2:22-cv-10810

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Sean F. Cox

Firms

  1. July 15, 2024

    Carl Sagan Co. Drops TM Fight Over Astronomer's Name

    A company managing the works of famed astronomer Carl Sagan has agreed to drop claims that a Michigan software company is using Sagan's name without permission to benefit from his reputation, according to a stipulation of dismissal that said the parties reached a settlement.

  2. April 05, 2024

    Carl Sagan Co. Says It Owns Astronomer's Rights In TM Fight

    A company managing the works of famed astronomer Carl Sagan said it has the rights to the scientist's name and likeness, telling a Michigan federal judge that it has the standing to sue a software company for allegedly using Sagan's name without permission.

  3. November 06, 2023

    Carl Sagan Estate Says Infringer Deleted Evidence On Website

    An estate managing the works of a well-known astronomer asked a federal judge for sanctions against a Michigan software company, alleging the company scrubbed its website to destroy evidence of its alleged infringement of the scientist's name because it expected litigation.