Legal Opinion

Building Graphics, Inc. v. Lennar Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided February 26, 2013No. 11-2200PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge DAVIS wrote the opinion, in which Judge KEENAN and Judge GIBNEY joined.

OPINION

DAVIS, Circuit Judge:

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of defendant in a copyright infringement suit. The infringement claims arise in connection with designs for several Charlotte, North Carolina-area homes. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of defendants-appellees Lennar Corporation and Lennar Carolinas, LLC (collectively, “Lennar”), and Drafting & Design, Inc., concluding that plaintiff-appellant Building Graphics, Inc., lacked sufficient…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Lyons Partnership, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership v. Morris Costumes, Incorporated Philip Morris Amy Morris SmithCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2001
  2. Universal Furniture International, Inc. v. Collezione Europa USA, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2010
  3. Art Attacks Ink, LLC v. MGA Entertainment Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2009
  4. Towler v. SaylesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1996
  5. Frederick E. Bouchat v. Baltimore Ravens, Incorporated National Football League Properties, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2001

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Humphreys & Partners Architects v. Lessard Design, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2015
  2. United States v. ChristianCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2012
  3. Design Basics, LLC v. Lexington Homes, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2017
  4. Sandlands C & D LLC v. County of HorryCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2013
  5. Charles W. Ross Builder, Inc. v. Olsen Fine Home Building, LLCDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 2013

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