Midler v Ford Motor Co. & Others (1988) 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir) The Defendant launched an advertising campaign which was meant to create nostalgic moments through the use of famous songs of past decade. When the original artists of those songs did not agree to those commercials, Defendant hired impersonators to sing the original…
Edison v. Edison Polyform Mfg. Co. 67 A. 392 (N.J. Ch. 1907) In the present case, the Plaintiff was the inventor of electrical instruments and processes and had a huge reputation. He once made a medication for neuralgic pains. Some individuals purchased the rights to the formulation of that medicine for US$ 5000. On November…
Carson v. Here’s Johnny Portable Toilets, Inc. 968 F2D 831 6 circuit 1983 An interesting issue arose before the United States Court of Appeal for Sixth Circuit. The Plaintiff was the host and star of a show called ‘The Tonight Show’ and was also an entertainer. Since 1962, the Plaintiff was introduced on the show…
ICC Development (International) Ltd. v. Arvee Enterprises and Anr. 2003 (26) PTC 245 Brief Facts: ICC Development (International) Ltd. (IDL), the Plaintiff, was formed by the members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to own and control its commercial rights including media rights, sponsorships and other intellectual property rights relating to the ICC events. IDL…