Legal Opinion
Urbont v. Sony Music Entertainment
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 20, 2015No. 11 Civ. 4516(NRB)PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*345MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
NAOMI REICE BUCHWALD, District Judge.
Plaintiff Jack Urbont (“Urbont”) brings this action against defendants Dennis Coles p/k/a Ghostface Killah, Sony Music Entertainment d/b/a Epic Records, and Razor Sharp Records, LLC (together with Sony Music Entertainment, “Sony”), alleging infringement of his rights to the musical composition and sound recording of the “Iron Man Theme.” Presently before the Court is Urbont’s motion for partial summary judgment against Sony, seeking a determination that Sony is liable for copyright infringement, unfair competition, and misappropriation,…
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