(2011) Tags: Warner Bros.
Michael Alan Rubin v. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Louis Vuitton Mallatier v. Warner Bros.
Whitmill v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Michael Alan Rubin v. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Plaintiff watched Hangover 2 and alleges that the film reflects the private real life of the Plaintiff as well as his screenplay treatment “Mickey and Kirin.”
Judgment: NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by plaintiff.
Louis Vuitton Mallatier v. Warner Bros.
Louis Vuitton seeks to permanently restrain and enjoin Warner Bros. from distributing The Hangover: Part II as long as it contains the portion of the film that uses and misrepresents the infringing Diophy Bag as an authentic Louis Vuitton bag. Louis Vuitton also seeks monetary damages resulting from Warner Bros.’ false designation of origin, unfair competition and state trademark dilution. Because Warner Bros.’ misconduct is knowing and intentional, Louis Vuitton is also entitled to treble damages, punitive damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees.
Judgment: Defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint is granted.
Whitmill v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Mr. Whitmill is a visual artist living in rural Missouri. Among his creations is one of the most distinctive tattoos in the nation, an original design he created on the upper left side of former world heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson’s face. When Mr. Whitmill created the Original Tattoo, Mr. Tyson agreed that Mr. Whitmill would own the artwork and thus, the copyright in the Original Tattoo. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. — without attempting to contact Mr. Whitmill, obtain his permission, or credit his creation — has copied Mr. Whitmill’s Original Tattoo and placed it on the face of another actor in its upcoming motion picture, THE HANGOVER 2.
Judgment: Pursuant to the parties’ joint motion for dismissal [Due to SETTLEMENT], IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees.