Jules Jordan Video, Inc. v. 144942 Canada Inc.

Outcome

The jury found for plaintiffs on copyright infringement and right of publicity claims, awarding approximately $2.85 million in damages. The district court partially granted defendants' post-trial motion, dismissing standing for copyright claims but upholding the right of publicity claim. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit reversed on preemption grounds (right of publicity claim preempted by copyright law) but affirmed standing for copyright claims.