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Date: 10-10-2023
Case Style:
Case Number: 9:23-cv-81149
Judge: Donald M. Middlebrooks
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Palm Beach County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Julian Antony Jackson-Fannin
Description: West Palm Beach, Florida intellectual property lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a copyright infringement theory.
Gregory P. Mango is a journalist who works for the New York Post.
"Copyright law is a body of law that protects the original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Copyright law gives the copyright holder the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works based on the copyrighted work.
Copyright infringement occurs when someone violates the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. For example, copyright infringement can occur when someone:
Copies or reproduces a copyrighted work without permission
Distributes or sells a copyrighted work without permission
Performs or displays a copyrighted work without permission
Creates a derivative work based on a copyrighted work without permission
Copyright infringement is a serious offense and can result in both civil and criminal penalties. In civil cases, the copyright holder can sue the infringer for damages, including the profits that the infringer earned from the infringement. In criminal cases, the infringer can be fined or imprisoned.
There are a number of defenses to copyright infringement, including fair use. Fair use is a doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, you should consult with an experienced copyright attorney to discuss your legal options.
Here are some examples of copyright infringement:
Copying and selling pirated DVDs or software
Downloading music or movies from the internet without permission
Using copyrighted images or videos on your website without permission
Writing a book or screenplay that is based on a copyrighted work without permission
It is important to note that copyright law is a complex area of law and there are many exceptions and limitations to the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. If you have any questions about copyright law, you should consult with an attorney."
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Outcome: 10/10/2023 13 ORDER Closing Case. (With Prejudice) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/6/2023. See attached document for full details. (nwn) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
10/10/2023 14 FORM AO 121 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE (Attachments: # 1 Order Closing Case) (nwn) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments: This case appears to have been one of many filed by Mr. Mango.