Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. v. Sunset Pictures, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:23-cv-00546

Court:

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Leigh Martin May

Firms

  1. December 13, 2023

    Harlem Globetrotters Drop IP Suit Over Player Biopic

    The Harlem Globetrotters have settled an intellectual property dispute with the makers of a biopic about one of the team's legendary athletes, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, after initially claiming the film could harm the team's brand.

  2. February 07, 2023

    Harlem Globetrotters Say NBA Star Biopic Infringes 'Iconic' IP

    The Harlem Globetrotters said an upcoming film about the life of basketball legend Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton prominently features the team's iconic intellectual property without permission, alleging infringement that threatens "serious irreparable harm" to the brand, according to a suit filed in Georgia federal court.