Cases
GMSR has an enviable record of success on appeal. For your convenience, the firm has provided a simple search tool for guests and clients to search that record.
Eleanor Licensing LLC v. Classic Recreations LLC (2018) 21 Cal.App.5th 599
In a published decision, the Court of Appeal affirms GMSR’s clients’ rights to Eleanor, the star car character of the Gone in 60 Seconds films
Jules Jordan Video, Inc. v. 144942 Canada Inc. (9th Cir. 2010) 617 F.3d 1146
Ninth Circuit clarifies the scope of the work-for-hire doctrine and reinstates a multimillion-dollar copyright judgment for GMSR’s client
Jasmine Networks, Inc. v. Superior Court (2009) 180 Cal.App.4th 980
Court of Appeal reverses dismissal of trade secret misappropriation claims
Halicki Films, LLC v. Sanderson Sales and Marketing (9th Cir. 2008) 547 F.3d 1213
Ninth Circuit reverses judgment against GMSR’s clients in copyright/trademark case concerning “Eleanor” from Gone In 60 Seconds
HLC Properties, Ltd. v. MCA Records, Inc. (May 16, 2008, B191608) 2008 WL 2068155
Bing Crosby’s heirs were denied their constitutional right to a jury trial of their claims
Electronic Waveform v. RJS Industries, Inc. (9th Cir. 2006, 05-56338)
Trademark infringement and passing off
Sargent Fletcher, Inc. v. Able Corp. (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1658
Burden of proof on issue of independent development in trade secrets case
Dorsey v. Kranzdorf (2003, 03-56111)
Trademark infringement – bootlegging, publicity (settled before decision)
Morrison Entertainment Group v. Nintendo of America (2003) 56 Fed.Appx. 782
Trademark – reverse confusion
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. v. Truck Ins. Exchange (June 20, 2002, G026258) 2002 WL 1353376 [nonpublished opinion]
Reversal of $59.8 million default judgment based on terminating discovery sanctions in insurance bad faith case
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