Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. v. Madcow, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:26-cv-04192

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Denise L. Cote

Firms

  1. June 16, 2026

    'Peanuts' Copyright Gag In Colbert Finale Ends In Donation

    The steward of the "Peanuts" television and film music catalog announced Tuesday it will donate the proceeds of a licensing agreement with CBS after Stephen Colbert's band "illegally" played the "Linus and Lucy" tune as a gag in the final broadcast of "The Late Show."

  2. May 20, 2026

    'Peanuts' Music Owner Sues Feds, 3 Cos. For Infringement

    The steward of the Peanuts television and film music catalog on Wednesday lobbed four copyright infringement lawsuits against the U.S. Department of the Interior and three companies, alleging the growth of digital platforms has led to a surge in unauthorized commercial use of the well-known tunes.