Tag: Rearden LLc
Judge Rejects Disney, Fox, and Paramount’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Claims in Stolen Tech Lawsuit
While initially approving the dismissal of copyright violation charges leveled against Disney, Fox, and Paramount, a federal judge has now ruled in favor of amended complaints by VFX firm Rearden LLC, and he used comparisons with Google and Napster to make his decision. This ongoing case centers around stolen motion capture technology that has been … Judge Rejects Disney, Fox, and Paramount’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Claims in Stolen Tech Lawsuit
Studios’ Motion to Dismiss Motion Capture Lawsuit only Partially Succeeds
In mid-July of last year, effects firm Rearden LLC put forth a round of lawsuits against Disney, Fox, and Paramount claiming that the studios used stolen motion capture technology in the creation of feature films and violated copyright, patent, and trademark laws. A judge has now ruled on the studios’ joint motion to dismiss, rejecting … Studios’ Motion to Dismiss Motion Capture Lawsuit only Partially Succeeds
Disney Joins Fox and Paramount in Stolen Tech Lawsuit Dismissal Attempt
Disney, Fox, and Paramount have just given their argument for the dismissal of a lawsuit involving the use of stolen motion capture technology in their films. The suit, put forth by VFX firm Rearden LLC, seeks damages and profits from the studios for the use of their stolen MOVA technology on the basis of copyright, trademark, … Disney Joins Fox and Paramount in Stolen Tech Lawsuit Dismissal Attempt
Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
While Disney has dealt with legal issues lately springing up from claims they stole others’ ideas as the basis for films (Zootopia, Inside Out), this newest lawsuit put before the company is about stolen tech. VFX firm Rearden LLC filed an injunction Monday against The Walt Disney Company to prevent them from distributing three films they … Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
