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IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update For Motion Picture Studios And Television Networks - November 3, 2011

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Table of Contents:

•Bethesda Softworks, L.L.C. v. Interplay Entertainment Corp.

•Tiwari v. NBC Universal, Inc.

Bethesda Softworks, L.L.C. v. Interplay Entertainment Corp., USCA Fourth Circuit, October 26, 2011

•Appeals court affirms district court’s denial of motion for preliminary injunction, holding that (1) the fact that defendant contractually agreed that a breach of the contract would cause irreparable harm does not bind the court, (2) the possible loss of exclusive rights alone does not constitute irreparable harm, and (3) irreparable harm cannot be presumed for preliminary injunctions (any more than for permanent injunctions) in copyright cases.

Tiwari v. NBC Universal, Inc., USDC N.D. California, October 25, 2011

•District court denies defendant’s motion to dismiss federal constitutional and state-law claims related to defendant’s television show “To Catch A Predator,” rejecting defendant’s First Amendment defense.

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Published In: Art, Entertainment & Sports Law Updates, Civil Remedies Updates, Commercial Law & Contracts Updates, Constitutional Law Updates, Intellectual Property Updates

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

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