(2006)
Heriot v. Byrne
Drew Heriot seeks a declaration that he is the co-owner of intellectual property rights in ‘The Secret’, a self-help documentary movie and book, because Heriot was the co-author of the Screenplay and the director of the movie. He sues Rhonda Byrne, The Secret LLC, Prime Time US inc., TS Production Holdings LLC, TS Production LLC, TS Merchandising Ltd., and Robert E. Rainone, Jr. for a declaratory judgment of copyright co-ownership and duty to account (Count l), an equitable accounting (count II), copyright infringement (Count III), and unjust enrichment (Count IV).
Drew Heriot is a movie director, producer, editor, and Writer. He and Rhonda Byrne co-wrote ‘The Secret’ movie based on a screenplay also co-written by Heriot. He claims Byrne created an LLC to transfer the rights and revenue of The Secret and he seeks unpaid profits.
Judgment: Defendants withdraw their bill of costs and their motion for attorney fees. Final judgment is entered for defendants on Counts I and III. Each party shall bear its own fees and costs.