Minor IP Cases
ABG EPE IP LLC v. Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. (2014)
In this case, ABG Elvis Presley Enterprises is suing Beretta, the Italian gun maker, […]
Right of Publicity
Velvet Elvis
Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (1998) [Velvet Elvis]
In this case, assignee and registrant of all trademarks, copyrights, and publicity rights belonging […]
Velvet Elvis
Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (1996) [Velvet Elvis]
In this District Court case, assignee and registrant of all trademarks, copyrights, and publicity […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Property
Current Audio, Inc. v. RCA Corp. (1972)
In this case, the publisher of an audio magazine, which was to include a […]