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  • Right of Publicity
    • Apigram Publishing Co. v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1980)
    • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Creative Card Co. (1977)
    • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. [“In Memory” Poster Saga]
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1977)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1978)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1980)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1981)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1982)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (2d Cir. 1983)
      • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 1983)
    • Memphis Development Foundation v. Factors Etc., Inc. (Bronze Statute)
      • Memphis Development Foundation v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1977) [Bronze Statue]
      • Memphis Development Foundation v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1980) [Bronze Statue]
    • State ex rel. Elvis Presley Intl. Meml. Found. v. Crowell (1987)
  • Intellectual Property
    • Major IP Cases
      • EPE v. Capece (Velvet Elvis)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (1996) (“Velvet Elvis”)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (1998) (“Velvet Elvis”)
      • Elvisly Yours (US Case)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Elvisly Yours (1987) (U.S.)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Elvisly Yours (1991) (U.S.)
      • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Passport Video (Definitive Elvis)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Passport Video (2003) (“Definitive Elvis”)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Passport Video (2004) (“Definitive Elvis”)
      • Elvisly Yours (UK Case)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Sid Shaw Elvisly Yours (1997) (U.K.)
        • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Sid Shaw Elvisly Yours (1999) (U.K.)
      • Estate of Elvis Presley v. Russen (1981) [Big El Show]
    • Minor IP Cases
      • ABG EPE IP LLC v. Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. (2014)
      • Broadcast Music, Inc. v. Aartie Restaurant Management, Inc. (1993)
      • Curtin v. Star Editorial Inc. (1998)
      • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Bud Glass Productions (2011)
      • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Elvis Jelcic (2008) (Australia)
      • Hoste v. Radio Corporation of America (1981)
      • Not Your Average Backyard Variety Swing v. Elvis Presley Enterprises (2009) (N.Z.)
      • Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization v. UMG Recordings, Inc. (2001)
  • Civil Procedure
    • Arch Music Co. v. Gladys Music, Inc. (1962)
    • Brewer-Giorgio v. Producers Video, Inc. (2000) [“The Elvis Files”]
    • Hawkins v. Graceland (2002)
    • Swedish Lisa-Marie
      • Johansen v. Presley (2013) [Swedish Lisa-Marie]
      • Presley a.k.a Johansen v. JP/Politikens Hus et al. (2014) [Swedish Lisa-Marie]
      • Johansen v. Presley (2014) [Swedish Lisa-Marie]
    • RCA Records v. Hanks (1982)
  • Contract Law
    • 148 Investment Group v. Elvis Presley Enterprises (1995) [Gold Piano]
    • Alden v. Presley (1982)
    • Ayers v. Kent (1983) [Louisiana Hayride Recordings]
    • Complaint Filed by the Presley Estate Against Colonel Tom Parker (Extracts) (1981)
    • Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Arista Music (2014-) (Germany)
    • In Re Fairfield General Corp. v. Presley (1978) [Boeing 707]
    • National Music Museum v. Johnson (2014)
    • Valjo Music Publishing Corp. v. Elvis Presley Music (1957) [Hound Dog]
  • Property
    • Current Audio, Inc. v. RCA Corp. (1972)
    • Estate of Pepper v. Whitehead (Elvis Memorabilia)
      • Estate of Pepper v. Whitehead (2012) [Elvis Memorabilia]
      • Estate of Pepper v. Whitehead (2015) [Elvis Memorabilia]
    • North Carolina State Treasurer v. City of Asheville (1983) [Posthumous Concert Tickets]
    • Presley v. City of Memphis (1988) [Posthumous Concert Tickets]
    • Presley v. County of Nassau (1990) [Posthumous Concert Tickets]
  • Other Cases
    • Civil Rights
      • Lewis et al. v. City of Memphis et al. (2017) [Black Lives Matter]
    • Criminal Law
      • United States v. Dowling (1984) [Bootleg Records]
      • Dowling v. United States (1985) [Bootleg Records]
      • United States v. Minor (1985) [Bootleg Records]
      • United States v. Minor (1988) [Bootleg Records]
    • Mandamus
      • Board of County Commissioners of Shelby County v. Taylor (1994)
      • State ex rel. Cole v. Francisco (1982)
    • Regulatory Decisions
      • Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. v. Simon Higgs (2014) [graceland.com]
      • GALA – C. Turner re. Lion Red (The King) (1998) (N.Z.) [Advertisement]
      • J. Morrow re. MGA – Elvis, The King (1992) (NZ)
    • Torts
      • Elvis Presley Enterprises et al. v. City of Memphis et al. (2017) [Memphis Grizzlies]
    • Wills and Estates
      • The Strange Case of Jason Aron Presley [“Son of Elvis” Saga]
      • Presley v. Hanks (1989) [Illegitimate Daughter]
      • Presley v. Presley-Lockwood [Eliza Presley/Vernon’s Daughter]
  • Documents
    • Birth, Marriage, Death
      • Birth Certificate of Elvis Presley (1935)
      • Marriage Certificate of Elvis Presley & Priscilla Beaulieu (1967)
      • Selected Divorce Papers for Elvis & Priscilla Presley (1972)
      • Medical Examiner’s Report on the Death of Elvis (1977)
      • Last Will and Testament of Elvis A. Presley (1977)
    • Contracts
      • Management Contract Between Col. Tom Parker & Elvis Presley (1955)
      • Contract Between Jamboree Attractions & Elvis Presley and The Blue Moon Boys (1956)
      • Management Contract Between Col. Tom Parker & Elvis Presley (1956)
      • Contract for the Purchase of Graceland (1957)
      • Contract between Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Town of Collingwood (2015)
    • FBI Files
      • FBI Files: Overview
      • FBI Files: Part 1 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 2 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 3 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 4 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 5 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 6 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 7 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 8 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 9 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 10 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 11 of 12
      • FBI Files: Part 12 of 12
    • Graceland Mansion’s Designation as a National Historic Landmark (2006)
    • Louisiana Speeding Ticket (1955)
    • Nixon Meeting
      • Nixon Meeting: Overview
      • The Photographs
      • 1. Elvis’ Letter to President Nixon
      • 2. The Chapin Memo
      • 3. Meeting Agenda
      • 4. Meeting Notes
      • 5. Nixon’s Thank You Letter
      • 6. Krogh Memo for Neal Ball
      • 7. Washington Post Article
      • 8. Message re. Elvis’ Gifts to the President
    • Official Army Documents of Elvis Presley (1958-1960)
  • Videos
    • Elvis Presley Army Interview: Leaving for Germany
    • Elvis Quits the U.S. Army
    • Elvis Presley’s Wedding Day
    • “The Elvis Files” TV Special
Latest
  • [ July 5, 2022 ] Complaint Filed by the Presley Estate Against Colonel Tom Parker (Extracts) (1981) Contract Law
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] Management Contract Between Col. Tom Parker & Elvis Presley (1967 Amendment) Contracts
  • [ June 15, 2022 ] GALA – C. Turner re. Lion Red (The King) (1998) (N.Z.) [Advertisement] Advertising Standards
  • [ June 13, 2022 ] The Strange Case of Jason Aron Presley [“Son of Elvis” Saga] Wills and Estates
HomeCasesRight of Publicity

Right of Publicity

The Right of Publicity is a relatively new area of property law and is also a key part in many of the Intellectual Property cases that are also detailed on preslaw.info. It is also the area of law to which Elvis’s estate has probably made the most significant contribution.

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. [“In Memory” Poster Saga]

This seminal case involves the publishing and sale of a memorial poster, after Elvis’ […]

"In Memory" Poster

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 1983)

Three months after the decision of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals (Jan 12, […]

"In Memory" Poster

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (2d Cir. 1983)

In January of 1983, the Court of Appeals is making its decision regarding the […]

"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 […]

"In Memory" Poster

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1981)

Defendants are appealing the 1980 decision. The court holds that the decision in the […]

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 […]

Bronze Statue

Memphis Development Foundation v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1980) [Bronze Statue]

Here, the Memphis Development Foundation is appealing the decision of the District Court, which […]

"In Memory" Poster

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1978)

Defendants have filed an interlocutory appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. s 1292(a)(1). They claim […]

Bronze Statue

Memphis Development Foundation v. Factors Etc., Inc. (1977) [Bronze Statue]

This case was contemporaneous with the Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. case, […]

"In Memory" Poster

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1977)

Defendants are seeking to dismiss the case or have it transferred to Ohio where […]

Right of Publicity

Factors Etc., Inc. v. Creative Card Co. (1977)

Occurring shortly after Elvis’ death, plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent defendant from […]

Col. Tom Parker Papers

  • Complaint Filed by the Presley Estate Against Colonel Tom Parker (Extracts) (1981)
  • Management Contract Between Col. Tom Parker & Elvis Presley (1967 Amendment)
  • RCA Records v. Hanks (1982)
  • Management Contract Between Col. Tom Parker & Elvis Presley (1956)
  • Contract Between Jamboree Attractions & Elvis Presley and The Blue Moon Boys (1956)

Popular Cases on PresLaw

  • Minor IP Cases

    Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Bud Glass Productions (2011)

    In this case, Elvis Presley Enterprises filed a copyright/trademark action accusing Bud Glass Productions, a video distributor, of wilfully engaging in infringing [...]
  • Presley v. Hanks (1989) [Illegitimate Daughter]
  • Estate of Pepper v. Whitehead (2015) [Elvis Memorabilia]

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Documents

  • Nixon Meeting: 6. Krogh Memo for Neal Ball
  • FBI Files: Part 9 of 12
  • Selected Divorce Papers for Elvis & Priscilla Presley (1972)
  • Contract Between Jamboree Attractions & Elvis Presley and The Blue Moon Boys (1956)
  • Marriage Certificate of Elvis Presley & Priscilla Beaulieu (1967)

From the Archive

  • State ex rel. Cole v. Francisco (1982)

    In this case that is being heard by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, James P. Cole and Charles C. Thompson, II (professional [...]
  • Arch Music Co. v. Gladys Music, Inc. (1962)
  • Complaint Filed by the Presley Estate Against Colonel Tom Parker (Extracts) (1981)
  • Lewis et al. v. City of Memphis et al. (2017) [Black Lives Matter]
  • Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1978)
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