Can I sue a movie?

If someone else’s carelessness caused you to slip and fall at a movie theater, you can sue for your injuries.

Can two movies have same title?

There have been a lot of movies throughout history that have the same title as an already existing film. While it is not unusual to see such coincidental movie titles, it says something about its marketing that producers would want to use the same title over again.

Can you use the same movie title?

Ultimately, with titles for films, plays, etc., it’s technically possible to use an already existing title on a new work… But I’d say that if the other film is fairly recent, you will probably encounter some pushback… Maybe a cease-and-desist letter, and possibly even a lawsuit.

Can you sue a movie for using your last name?

The California Supreme Court has given filmmakers the freedom to use the name or likeness of a real person in their movies with little fear of being sued.

Are movie titles copyrighted?

Typically, copyright and trademark law do not protect movie titles. The U.S. Copyright Office does not offer copyright protection for movie titles because, in its view, movie titles lack the “minimum amount of authorship” required for protection (despite the effort many put into finding the perfect title).

Are movies and books copying each other?

Movies and books aren’t the only forms of entertainment that seem to be copying each other. For years, fans have joked about the similarities between the adult animated shows Family Guy and The Simpsons.

What are the 5 most famous copyright infringement cases?

5 famous copyright infringement cases (and what you can learn) 1 1. Rogers vs. Koons. Photograph: Art Rogers – 1985; Polychrome: Jeff Koons – 1988 (both via The Design Observer Group) 2 2. The Associated Press vs. Fairey. 3 3. Cariou vs. Prince. 4 4. Modern Dog Design vs. Target Corporation. 5 5. Vanilla Ice vs. David Bowie/Freddie Mercury.

Why did Aaron Rodgers Sue Jeff Koons for copyright?

Internationally, renowned artist Jeff Koons in the process of creating an exhibit on the banality of everyday items, ran across Rodgers’ photograph and used it to create a set of statues based on the image. Koons sold several of these structures, making a significant profit. Upon discovering the copy, Rodgers sued Koons for copyright.

Did a Michigan woman Sue a movie theater over a misleading trailer?

In October 2011, a Michigan woman named Sarah Deming filed a lawsuit [PDF] against the Emagine Novi movie theater and FilmDistrict Distribution for making a misleading trailer for Drive, a movie starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks.