Elvis Memorabilia
Estate of Pepper v. Whitehead (2012) [Elvis Memorabilia]
In this rather fascinating case, the Court is having to decide who rightfully owns […]
Summary Judgment
Minor IP Cases
Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization v. UMG Recordings, Inc. (2001)
Plaintiff songwriters and music publishers (including Leiber and Stoller, Elvis Presley Music, and Gladys […]
Posthumous Concert Tickets
Presley v. County of Nassau (1990) [Posthumous Concert Tickets]
Elvis’ Estate sues County of Nassau et al. for recovery of proceeds from unrefunded […]
Wills and Estates
Presley v. Hanks (1989) [Illegitimate Daughter]
Here, the “Presley” is Deborah Delaine Presley, Plaintiff, who, claiming to be the illegitimate […]
Right of Publicity
State ex rel. Elvis Presley Intl. Meml. Found. v. Crowell (1987)
Elvis’ Estate intervenes on behalf of defendant in case where a not-for-profit corporation (Elvis […]
"In Memory" Poster
Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1982)
The U.S. Supreme Court denies certiorari for the second time and less than a […]
Minor IP Cases
Hoste v. Radio Corporation of America (1981)
Hoste, songwriter, seeks damages for copyright infringement, claiming Elvis performed a song (“I’m Yours”) […]
Right of Publicity
Apigram Publishing Co. v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1980)
In this case, both Plaintiffs and Defendants are filing motions for summary judgment. Apigram […]
"In Memory" Poster
Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1980)
Plaintiffs are moving for summary judgment, seeking a permanent injunction against the Defendants and […]