Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. v. Clark Entertainment Group, Inc. (In Re Clark Entertainment Group, Inc.)

OPINION

WILLIAM H. GINDIN, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This adversary proceeding involves the possession by debtor/defendant, the Clark Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Clark”), of certain audio tapes which were created by Columbia Records (“Columbia”), predecessor to Sony Music Entertainment Inc., plaintiff herein (“Sony”), and embody performances of Sony contracted artists. Plaintiff asserts common law causes of action against defendant, including conversion, unfair competition and copyright. Further, plaintiff seeks immediate possession of the tapes, or in the alternative, a permanent injunction…